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Tony Oliva

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Cuban Hall of Fame baseball player

Born 1938 · age 88
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Tony Pedro Oliva Lopez is a Cuban-American former professional baseball player and coach. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right fielder and designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins from 1962 to 1976.

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Oliva in 1987 during his coaching tenure with the TwinsOliva in 1987 during his coaching tenure with the TwinsTony Oliva's number 6 was retired by the Minnesota Twins in 1991.Tony Oliva's number 6 was retired by the Minnesota Twins in 1991.Oliva in 2010Oliva in 2010Oliva (right) with U.S. Vice President George H. W. Bush (left) at an old-timers' game in 1984Oliva (right) with U.S. Vice President George H. W. Bush (left) at an old-timers' game in 1984

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Rawlings Gold Glove Award

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Tony Pedro Oliva Lopez is a Cuban-American former professional baseball player and coach. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right fielder and designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins from 1962 to 1976. An eight-time All-Star player, Oliva was an integral member of the Twins teams that won the 1965 American League pennant and two consecutive American League Western Division titles in 1969 and 1970.

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Born 1938 · age 88
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