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Andre Dawson
Andre Dawson 2009 CROP.jpg
Dawson in 2009
Outfielder
Born: (1954-07-10) July 10, 1954 (age 69)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 11, 1976, for the Montreal Expos
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1996, for the Florida Marlins
Awards and achievements
Preceded by National League Player of the Month
June 1983
August 1987
May 1990
Succeeded by
Preceded by Hitting for the cycle
April 29, 1987
Succeeded by