Former professional baseball player with the Philadelphia Phillies, St.
Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox & Oakland
Athletics from 1963-1977. He was a third and first baseman.
First Baseman/Third Baseman/Outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies (1963-1969 and 1975-1976), St. Louis Cardinals (1970), Los Angeles Dodgers (1971), Chicago White Sox (1972-1974) and Oakland Athletics (1977).
Twice led the American League in home runs (1972 & 1974) while with the
White Sox. Also led the league in RBIs in '72.
1964 National League Rookie of the Year.
Was named the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1972.
1972 American League MVP.
Hit 351 career home runs and had 1,119 RBIs and batted over .300 seven
times.
Led the National League in Runs (125), Total Bases (352) and Triples (13) in 1964.
Led the National League in Extra-Base Hits in 1964 (80) and 1966 (75) and the American League in 1972 (70).
Led the National League in Slugging Percentage in 1966 (.632) and the American League in 1972 (.603) and 1974 (.563).
Has one daughter, Terri and two sons, Richard and Eron.