The San Francisco Giants acquired the speedy outfielder Kenny Lofton from the Chicago White Sox at the 2002 trade deadline in exchange for Felix Diaz and Ryan Meaux.
The 35-year-old was brought in to aid their playoff push and fill a void atop the lineup.
A perennial All-Star in his prime with the Cleveland Indians, Lofton earned six AL All-Star nods and collected three Gold Glove awards early in his career. When the Giants acquired him, he was still a very good player who filled an immediate need.
The left-handed hitter wasted no time introducing himself to Giants fans.