Dave Edwards (baseball)

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Dave Edwards
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Outfielder
Born: (1954-02-24) February 24, 1954 (age 70)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 11, 1978, for the Minnesota Twins
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 1982, for the San Diego Padres


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