Don Baylor’s career as a player lasted nineteen years, from 1970 through 1988. He spent more time with the California Angels, but also played for the Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Twins and Athletics. He was the American League’s Most Valuable Player for the 1979 season, when he hit 36 home-runs and had 139 RBI for the Angels, also making his only All-Star appearance that season. He reached the World Series in his final three season, with three different teams - the Red Sox in 1986, the Twins in 1987, and the A's in his last year, 1988.
RIP Don Baylor (1949-2017)
