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Born: Jan. 10, 1959.

Died: Oct. 31, 2018 (age 80).

Hometown: Mobile, Ala.

Position: First base.

Batted: Left.

Threw: Left.

Nickname: Stretch.

Career stats: .270 average, 8,197 AB, 1,229 runs, 2,211 hits, 353 doubles, 46 triples, 521 HR, 1,555 RBI, 1,345 BB, 1,550 K, 26 SB, 22 CS, .889 OPS, 2,588 games in 22 seasons with San Francisco Giants (1959-73, 1977-80), San Diego Padres (1974-76) and Oakland Athletics (1976).

Achievements: Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1986.