[21] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. He also won the Heisman Trophy and could have been a starting quarterback in the NFL. Winfield had not played football since high school. Can you complete the grid? Dave Winfield was a Rightfielder. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. 1974 McDonalds maven Ray Kroc purchases the San Diego Padres for $12 million. One thing baseball does have going for it is safety. High School: St. Paul Central HS (St. Paul, MN), School: University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN), Last Game: Last I checked, it worked out well for him. One is for breach of contract, and another is for false advertising. I watched the game live with my father and it is still vividly in my mind. White He became a feared hitter and outstanding defensive right fielder who left for the New York Yankees as a free agent following the 1980 season. It's kind of an ugly situation. "Let's just say today, I look at professional baseball: best job in the world," he says. In reminiscing on the old days, Winfield pinpoints the similarities and differences. "I say, 'You're right.' Attacked from behind by Gophers center Dave Winfield, now better known as a baseball hall of famer, the OSU junior sustained a concussion during the chaos that eventually saw him, Witte and OSU. That should say, January 25, 1972 up top, not 1971. Ainge was drafted by the Blue Jays in 1977, and by 1979 he was in the big leagues. Black History Month: Dave Winfield. and then in college by the NBAs Kansas City Kings. 2 of 23. . Dave Winfield weighed 220 lbs (99 kg) when playing. (Age 43-363d) Upon his retirement, he got into broadcasting, and he is now best known as the play-by-play announcer for the Denver Broncos on the radio. Yeah, it was a bit of a failed experiment, but his speed did translate to the basepaths. Put your baseball knowledge to the test with our daily baseball trivia game. Do you have a sports website? Dave Winfield was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 40th round of the 1969 MLB June Amateur Draft from St. Paul Central HS (St. Paul, MN) and the San Diego Padres in the 1st round (4th) of the 1973 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN). He attended the University of Minnesota shortly before Winfield did and lettered in hockey and baseball in addition to playing football. Some baseball fans may remember Winfield more for those Yankees years, though he played nearly as many games for the Padres (1,117) as he did for the Yankees (1,172). He now manages them. (Credits: Sporting News via Getty Images and Jeffrey. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. In addition to troubles with his boss and the team, Winfield faced personal assaults during the Yankee years as well. We present them here for purely educational purposes. from the SABR BioProject, More Dave Winfield Pages at Baseball Reference, More Dave Winfield Pages at Sports Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, July 29, 3:59AM. Winfield excelled at baseball and basketball at the U of M . Over his 22-year career, he played for six teams: the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, California Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, and Cleveland Indians. He was the last living man whod surrendered a home run to Babe Ruth. Because Winfield wasn't another Reggie. The Cubs get Steve Trout, and the White Sox receive Scott Fletcher and Dick Tidrow. Find out what they have a passion for, what they have a skill for, and maybe they'll avoid the burnout most people have if they only play one sport.". "All the football players in the NFL, when I see them after their short careers, they say, 'You know what, I should have kept playing baseball,'" Winfield says with a laugh. However, he did not play college football, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Utah Stars of the ABA basketball teams. Dave Winfield played for 6 teams; the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, California Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians. Just a week before the Padres selected a 21-year-old Winfield, though, it looked like Major League Baseball and San Diego were about to part ways. [13][14] However, he picked up a hamstring injury late in pre-season that delayed his availability for selection until September 2013. "We didn't have any money to travel around to these schools and look at them," Dave Winfield remembers. . Dave Winfield had 3,110 hits over his career. [27], Winfield finished the 2021 regular season with 88 combined tackles (62 solo), two sacks, six deflections, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in 13 games and starts. Dave Winfield had 465 home runs over his career. Taylor wasnt the only one who changed after that January night. Put your baseball knowledge to the test with our daily baseball trivia game. Still, it does create a debate on whether Gehrig was the greatest baseball player ever. [7] He returned from the injuries in 2019 and was named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN). He also had 29 stitches in his face. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Gibson accepted the offer, which allowed him to focus on baseball. Brian played football for the Atlanta Falcons for a couple of seasons and wasnt bad. But as Witte rose Taylor kneed him in the groin, dropping the OSU big man back to the floor. Why Him: Winfield played at a high level in two sports. Attacked from behind by Gophers center Dave Winfield, now better known as a baseball hall of famer, the OSU junior sustained a concussion during the chaos that eventually saw him, Witte and OSU forward Mark Minor taken to the hospital by ambulance. [28], On 6 December 2019, after two goals in ten appearances in all competitions, Winfield moved up a division to sign for National League club Bromley. Their fans were on the court fighting with us. I can't say that the guys necessarily have as much fun or hang around one another with the comradery that they used to because that isn't the same. I remember briefly rolling on the floor before being knocked unconscious, Wagar said. In that time, hes 32-for-75 with five doubles, two triples and five home runs with 18 walks. 1 overall pick in the draft, they complied and traded him. Gibson would be drafted in the first round of the MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers and the seventh round of the NFL draft by the former St. Louis (now Arizona) Cardinals. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. But Winfield is the biggest name to come out of it. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. 10,000 days since Bobby Grich belts his 200th home run. Gwynn was a standout in college in both baseball and basketball. Winfield made his debut at 21 and retired at 44. What Witte learned, and continues to learn, is that something like the Minnesota melee could happen again and in fact almost did happen during a fight between Kansas and Kansas State players in 2020 unless we work to understand that hatred has no place in sports. View Dave Winfield's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). High School: St. Paul Central HS (St. Paul, MN), School: University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN), Debut: Marino was a standout athlete in high school and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the 1979 draft. Then all hell broke loose. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. [29] In the Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams, Winfield recorded nine total tackles as well as forced a fumble on Rams running back Cam Akers which Winfield himself recovered near the Buccaneers own goal line at the end of the 1st half, but gave up a key 44yard reception to Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp late in the fourth quarter which put Rams kicker Matt Gay in range to convert a game winning 30yard field goal, as the Rams defeated the Buccaneers 3027 to eliminate them from the playoffs and end their season. 31's highlights. They were five miles away -- the University of Minnesota. still managed to hit .277 that summer. Funky Fact: Winfield accidentally killed a seagull with a warmup toss before the fifth inning of a game in 1983. Witte would spend several days in the hospital, including one day in intensive care. Did anybody learn anything?. Jordan cited this time as getting back his love for basketball, and he returned to the Bulls to resume his epic career. The surreal was sure real. The 4,726 total votes were the most for a U-T sports poll question since the Chargers left six years ago. Winfield, 64, was part of the Gophers' 1972 Big Ten basketball championship team, but he became a household name in baseball in 1973 when Minnesota reached the semifinals of the College World Series. by Retrosheet. Kyler Murray has decided his future is in the NFL as the quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals, but he was also good enough to be selected by MLBs Oakland As in the first round in 2018 and sign for $4.66 million. vs. KCR 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. There have been ownership and management changes in the decade-plus since. He played for the Cardinals, Braves, Dodgers and Rangers and was an All-Star in 1999. "You want to play baseball, you have to do it all year round or you can't play for me. full college season in 1973, Winfield was eased into a role with the Padres but College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Or write about sports? us. RBIs, and a .265 average in his first full season. Rookie Status: With Witte lying immobilized on the ground, Minnesotas Ron Behagen came up to him and stomped him into unconsciousness. [21] Winfield made only five appearances for York before joining their League Two rivals AFC Wimbledon on a one-month loan on 12 February 2015. [5] He played in the first four games in 2017 before suffering an injury that caused him to miss the rest of the season. Witte had elbowed Minnesotas Bobby Nix on the way to the locker rooms at halftime, but what happened was well out of line by any standards. Dave Winfield, a Black athlete (retired), administrator, and corporate executive, was born on this date in 1951. . Winfield went 0-for-4 in the opener of a doubleheader at the Texas Rangers on Sept. 10 and didn't play in any of the three remaining games. from the SABR BioProject, More Dave Winfield Pages at Baseball Reference, More Dave Winfield Pages at Sports Reference. Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, 2001. From my standpoint, I would tell kids baseball's a lot safer. Minnesota was the first one to say we'll give you a scholarship. A year later, he became the first Padres player to score a run in the Midsummer Classic, touching home at home with the game-winning run in the 1978 game hosted at San Diego Stadium. Forty years ago today, one of the ugliest moments in the history of college basketball occurred. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Dave Winfield had a .283 average over his career. Ill tell you one thing; all the bushes arent out in the field, Taylor said after the game. He was inducted Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Instead, he signed with homers, 1,833 RBIs, and a .283 batting average. A lot of guys are baseball players today, but they're not really great athletes at all.". Baseball is still important and it will continue to evolve.". Born: having to spend a day in San Diegos farm system. However, Ainge had enough of baseball in 1981 and went the basketball route, where he became a key cog in the Celtic teams of the 1980s. That could be a perfect opportunity to make space for another Hall of Fame statue. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Here they are, with the better ones in bold if youd prefer to skim. People could have died that day.. Thorpe was an Olympic legend, an epic football player and even a pro baseball player. But Dave Winfield had twice as many options in 50% more sports following his graduation in 1973. Seriously, Bo Jackson was the greatest all-around athlete ever. 10,000 days since Dave Winfields career-best hitting streak peaks at 20 games. Winfield's taunt was reportedly in retaliation for the Week 12 regular season game where the Chiefs defeated the Buccaneers 27-24 in Tampa Bay, where Hill flashed the peace sign after beating Winfield for a touchdown and also for Hill's backflip celebration after scoring another touchdown. 1,000 days since Royals catcher John Buck legs out two triples in one game. [34] Antoine Jr., was born in Columbus, Ohio while his father attended Ohio State University. 2001 Anaheim signs free agent Wally Joyner, allowing him to return to his old stomping grounds for his final season. 4,000 days since authorities implode Three Rivers Stadium. 1977 The Angels sign past-his-prime starting pitcher Mike Cuellar. Dave Winfield Winfield never spent a day in the minor leagues and played 22 seasons with 12 All-Star Game appearances, but baseball may not have even been his best sport. Five decades later, those involved in the Buckeyes-Gophers brouhaha remember almost everything, except for Wagar and OSU center Luke Witte, who blacked out while getting beaten by Minnesota players, fans and the mascot. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 1961 Cincinnati trades veteran pitcher Joe Nuxhall to the Kansas City As. He played 23 seasons, made 12 All-Star Games, won a World Series, slapped 3,110 hits, clocked 465 home runs, won seven Gold Gloves, claimed six Silver Sluggers and earned himself a plaque in Cooperstown. [3][4] And even though he never played college football, the Minnesota Vikings selected Winfield in the 17th . Dave Winfield, shown in May, is one of the best to ever play for the Padres. In fact, Winfield was such an elite athlete that the Minnesota Vikings drafted him despite the fact he never played college football. as being drafted in three sports: Winfield went straight to the majors without Winfield hit a two-run double in the 11th inning that won the World Series. Tackling us. 1966 Yankee infielder Tony Kubek announces his retirement. The brawl affected Taylor emotionally as much as it impacted his players physically. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. in St. Paul, MN Prime Time was best known as a football player, but he also dabbled in baseball for nearly a decade and put up respectable stats. He did say: A permanent connection to San Diego would be immeasurable. The Padres declined to comment. [17] Winfield was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for his performance in September (23 total tackles, two pass deflections, two sacks, and a forced fumble from Weeks 13). An ambassador for the Capital One Cup, which provides athletic scholarship money to the collegiate programs performing at the highest level, Winfield was back at the College World Series, where his career got its first jump. Winfield's struggle later came out in his autobiography, Winfield: A Player's Life, which is said to have infuriated Steinbrenner. What happened next didnt last especially long but was violent enough to put three Ohio State players in the hospital. In 1979, as a 27-year-old, Winfield drove in a league-best 118 runs. The brutal brawl, which began on the floor and moved into the stands, sent three OSU players to the hospital, damaged several careers and ruined at least one mans love for coaching. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. "There was no internet to see what other people did. Career [ edit] Aldershot Town [ edit] June 19, 1973 Winfield Jr. again played in only four games in 2018, recording 17 tackles and an interception. I like these kids. Most professional athletes are great all-around athletes. 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Fred was never the same. Exceeded rookie limits during 1973 season, Agents: Randy Grossman Previously: Jeff Klein, Al Frohman, View Player Bio With Oakland in town to start a four-game series on. He went with the Padres and baseball, and the rest is history. Or paw. His 1973 rookie season saw the debut of the designated hitter and his final 1995 season introduced the wild card. 1978 Texas trades star pitcher Gaylord Perry to the Padres for Dave Tomlin and $125,000. [24] In the Divisional Round against the New Orleans Saints, Winfield recorded six total tackles as well as forced a fumble on tight end Jared Cook that was recovered by teammate Devin White during the 3020 win. He played college football at Minnesota, and was drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. After Paige was for the most part finished as a major leaguer, he was paid good money to appear with the team and do funny routines. Jordan became a quality outfielder for several seasons in Major League Baseball. There's a lot of great young kids playing together. [26] Winfield covered Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill on two targets, recording a pass breakup and an interception on both targets, allowing a 0.0 passer rating. The game was televised, but things happened so fast and in so many different spots, it was hard to capture everything. Logan had a nine-year NFL career as a receiver for the Cleveland Browns and Denver Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Antoine Duane Winfield Jr. (born August 16, 1998) is an American football free safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). (Voted by BBWAA on 435/515 ballots) leagues that didnt draft Winfield was the NHL, although he did play some Dave The Vikings knew they were making a reach because Winfield hadnt played football in high school or college, but his I was terrified, said Repella, who was lucky to escape injury. Instead, Marino went to Pitt to play college football, which would eventually lead to the NFL. His most famous role was as the star of The Rifleman. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, It happened so fast, all I saw was Corky Taylor kneeing Luke Witte and the rest was bedlam. Elway be the most sinister choice on the list because he used his immense baseball talent to trick the Colts into trading him to the Broncos. Kids today, of course they'll make more money if they make it to the top. In a recent conversation, Winfield did not wish to address the subject of a statue. . [2][4] Winfield made his debut in a 31 home defeat to Wealdstone on 2 February 2006 and had made seven appearances when returning to Aldershot in March. [24] Winfield left York after rejecting a new contract in June 2016. He played college football at Minnesota, and was drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. During the season, he had 52 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovered for a touchdown. After an injury to Mike Pagliarulo during the 1986 season, Yankees manager Lou Piniella had Dave Winfield play a few innings at third base for the Bombers. Who played all three major sports? Jim Thorpe is considered by many to be the greatest athlete ever, and his athletic prowess was not limited to any one sport. was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Reds but opted for a basketball Dave Winfield Winfield could do it all on the baseball field -- hit for power, run (three times he finished in the top eight in triples, and in four seasons he stole more than 20 bases), and field . The only one of the major pro 40,000 days since Phillies pitcher Doc White fans four batters in one inning versus Brooklyn. Instead of baseball and football, Ward chose basketball and became one of the best point guards in the league. 3 October 1951 in St. Paul, Minnesota), Hall of Fame baseball player who starred as a major league outfielder between 1973 and 1995.Winfield is one of two sons of Frank Winfield, a dining car waiter, and Arline Allison Winfield, a public school system employee. He is the son of former NFL player Antoine Winfield Sr.[1], Winfield Jr. attended Eden Prairie High School in Eden Prairie, Minnesota for his freshman year before he and his family moved to The Woodlands, Texas and attended The Woodlands High School, where he was a three-year letterer and two-year starting safety, in addition to being the team's kick returner alongside future NFL player Patrick Carr. Still, football worked out for him. It worked out pretty well for the Broncos and Elway. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Wagar was not so fortunate. Rightfielder, Leftfielder and Centerfielder, Born: He played Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, July 29, 3:59AM. Ultimate Moment: October 24, 1992. vs. KCR 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. 1983 The two Chicago teams make a six-player trade. These skills are helpful to play any position. All rights reserved. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Playing well into his 40s, in 1993, Dave Winfield came home . My mother and other family members had gone there, and I knew a couple guys from the community who played basketball. The 6-foot-6 Winfield was a two-sport athlete for the University of Minnesota, helping the Golden Gophers to a rare Big Ten championship in basketball and pitching well enough in the College World Series to be selected the tournament MVP. The next thing I remember was I was on the bench after it had all stopped, and somebody gave me a towel to stop the bleeding over my eye. University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN). You know the rest of the story. Standing 6-foot-6 even as a high schooler, he played four years at the University of Minnesota, leading the Golden Gophers to a Big Ten basketball championship and winning the College World Series. [19] In Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings, Winfield led the team with 12 tackles and sacked Kirk Cousins once during a 2614 win. He thought the Big Ten suspending (Taylor and Behagenfor the season) wasnt enough.. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Minnesotas Brewer had a more successful NBA career, lasting nearly a decade. Why Did The Blue Jays Bring Parrot Into Their Dugout. Career Regular Season. Winfield skipped the minors and immediately joined the Padres as an outfielder in the summer of '73. 2/9/2021 7:11:00 AM | Baseball, Men's Basketball, M Club. [33], Winfield's father, Antoine Sr., played in the NFL for 14 seasons with the Buffalo Bills and the Minnesota Vikings. "I've seen videos of Dave Winfield play," Judge said. You could slide into the base any way you want. His future lay in baseball, obviously, and he was never known for getting in any fights there (unless you count the time his throw to the infield flukishly kill a bird in midair). He followed that with 20 home runs, 75 2,000 days since former pitcher Elden Auker dies. I like what Bryce Harper does, I like Mike Trout, I like Clayton Kershaw. Though Winfield stopped playing when Judge was a 3-year-old, Judge has seen old No. Dave Winfield never played in the minor leagues, going directly from the field at the University of Minnesota to San Diego Stadium (with the San Diego Padres ). Ward is remembered as one of the best athletes of all time and probably could have made a career with the Yankees or Brewers work.
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