B. J. Wallace

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Wallace and his wife, Amber Sheree McKenzie, have three children. [1]

Wallace has had run ins with law enforcement. In 2003, Wallace was involved in a fatal car crash, which resulted in his being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. [15] Though his breathalyzer result was within the legal limit, police officers used their discretion in making the arrest. He was acquitted. [1] In 2011, Wallace and his wife were arrested for the manufacturing of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. [16] The substance was reportedly methamphetamine. [1]

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B. J. Wallace
Pitcher
Born: (1971-05-18) May 18, 1971 (age 52)
Mobile, Alabama
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
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