Stanley Julián Antonio Javier [hah-ve-ERR] is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1984 to 2001. A switch-hitter with good production from both sides of the plate,he also had a strong arm with the ability to play all three outfield positions exceptionally well. Javier is the son of former major league player Julián Javier,and was named after his father's teammate and close friend,Stan Musial.
Charles Joseph Hiller was an American Major League Baseball second baseman. In the 1962 World Series,he became the first National League player to hit a grand slam in a World Series.
Ronald Ray Fairly was an American professional baseball player and television sports presenter. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman and right fielder from 1958 to 1978,most prominently as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers where,he was a two-time All-Star player and was a member of three World Series winning teams.
Alejandro Treviño Castro is a Mexican former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets,Cincinnati Reds,Atlanta Braves,San Francisco Giants,Los Angeles Dodgers,and Houston Astros from 1978 to 1990. Since 1996,Treviño has been a broadcaster for Astros games. He is the younger brother of MLB outfielder Bobby Treviño.
Michael Anthony Easler,nicknamed "the Hit Man",is an American former professional baseball outfielder,designated hitter,and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,California Angels,Pittsburgh Pirates,Boston Red Sox,New York Yankees,and Philadelphia Phillies,from 1973 to 1987.
Sidney Eugene Bream is an American former professional baseball first baseman. From 1983 through 1994,he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1983–85),Pittsburgh Pirates (1985–90),Atlanta Braves (1991–93),and Houston Astros (1994). He is best remembered for his game-winning run scored in the 1992 National League Championship Series (NLCS) that sent the Braves to the World Series.
James Lucius Hickman,nicknamed "Gentleman Jim",was an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,Chicago Cubs,and St. Louis Cardinals.
Iván Alvarez DeJesús is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball shortstop and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Chicago Cubs,Philadelphia Phillies,St. Louis Cardinals,New York Yankees,San Francisco Giants,and Detroit Tigers,for 15 seasons (1974–1988).
Raymond Lee Walls Jr. was an American professional baseball player,an outfielder who appeared in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1952 and 1964 as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates,Chicago Cubs,Cincinnati Reds,Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers. He also played the 1965 season in Japan,for the Hankyu Braves. The native of San Diego threw and batted right-handed,stood 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall,and weighed 205 pounds (93 kg). Walls wore eyeglasses on the field during his active career —a rarity for players of his era —and was nicknamed "Captain Midnight" because of his eyewear.
Billy Cordell Grabarkewitz is an American former professional baseball infielder,who played seven years in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Michael Lewis Vail is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder.
The 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers had a 76–86 record and finished in seventh place in the National League standings,21 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals. After the season,the Dodgers underwent some changes among the team management when long time general manager Buzzie Bavasi resigned to take over the expansion San Diego Padres. He was replaced by team vice-president Fresco Thompson. However,Thompson was diagnosed with cancer weeks after taking the job and died in November. Al Campanis became the new general manager for the following season.
Theodore Savage Jr. was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1962 to 1971. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Pittsburgh Pirates,St. Louis Cardinals,Chicago Cubs,Los Angeles Dodgers,Cincinnati Reds,Milwaukee Brewers,and Kansas City Royals.
Charles William Smith was an American professional baseball third baseman. He played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers,Philadelphia Phillies,Chicago White Sox,New York Mets,St. Louis Cardinals,New York Yankees,and Chicago Cubs from 1960 to 1969.
Kenneth George Boswell is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.
The 1974 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 93rd season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise;the 88th in the National League. The Pirates finished first in the National League East with a record of 88–74. The Pirates were defeated three games to one by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.
The 1962 Houston Colt .45s were an expansion team in American Major League Baseball's National League,and 1962 was the first season in franchise history. Harry Craft was Houston's first manager. The .45s finished eighth among the National League's ten teams with a record of 64–96,36+1⁄2 games behind the league champion San Francisco Giants.
The 1983 Philadelphia Phillies season included the Phillies winning the National League East title with a record of 90–72,by a margin of six games over the Pittsburgh Pirates. They defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers,three games to one in the NLCS,before losing the World Series to the Baltimore Orioles,four games to one. The Phillies celebrated their centennial in 1983,were managed by Pat Corrales (43–42) and Paul Owens (47–30),and played their home games at Veterans Stadium.
The 1980 Major League Baseball season concluded with the Philadelphia Phillies winning their first World Series championship.
The 1976 Major League Baseball season ended with the Cincinnati Reds winning their second consecutive World Series championship.
