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Willie McCovey

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American baseball player (1938-2018)

United StatesJournalistsLived 1938 to 2018 · aged 80
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Willie Lee McCovey, nicknamed "Stretch" and "Willie Mac", was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman from 1959 to 1980, most notably as a member of the San Francisco Giants for whom he played 19 seasons.

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Willie McCovey attempts to tag Cincinnati Reds' shortstop Dave Concepción out at first base in McCovey's last game at Candlestick ParkWillie McCovey attempts to tag Cincinnati Reds' shortstop Dave Concepción out at first base in McCovey's last game at Candlestick ParkMcCovey's number 44 was retired by the San Francisco Giants in 1980.McCovey's number 44 was retired by the San Francisco Giants in 1980.McCovey Cove and the arcade at Oracle ParkMcCovey Cove and the arcade at Oracle ParkGrave of Willie McCoveyGrave of Willie McCovey

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1969Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award

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Dick AllenAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardMo VaughnAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardElston HowardAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardJustin MorneauAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardCarl HubbellAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player AwardDon NewcombeAlso won Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award

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Willie Lee McCovey, nicknamed "Stretch" and "Willie Mac", was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman from 1959 to 1980, most notably as a member of the San Francisco Giants for whom he played 19 seasons. McCovey also played for the San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics in the latter part of his MLB career.

Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2018 · aged 80
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11 languages

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