Duke Snider

Description: (Baseball player)
Duke Snider, nicknamed "the Silver Fox" and "the Duke of Flatbush," was a standout American professional baseball player. He primarily played as a center fielder for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. Throughout his career, Snider earned eight NL All-Star selections, finished as a runner-up for the MVP award in 1955, and contributed to the Dodgers' six World Series appearances, winning titles in 1955 and 1959. In recognition of his exceptional talent, Snider was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.

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Birthday September 19, 1926 (Virgo)
Born In Los Angeles, California, United States
Died on February 27, 2011
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