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Orlando Cepeda Champion, Hitting Machine, and Baseball Trailblazer

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Orlando Cepeda Champion, Hitting Machine, and Baseball Trailblazer

Orlando "Cha Cha" Cepeda, born in Puerto Rico in 1937, left an indelible mark on baseball history with his powerful swing, smooth fielding, and infectious personality. Here's a glimpse into his remarkable career:

Early Brilliance and Breaking Barriers (1958-1964):

-Burst onto the scene with the San Francisco Giants in 1958, earning Rookie of the Year honors with a stunning .312 batting average and 25 home runs.

-Became the first Puerto Rican-born player to start in an All-Star Game and hit over 40 home runs in a season (1961), breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.

-Led the league in home runs (46) and RBI (142) in 1961, finishing second in MVP voting and solidifying his status as a dominant force.

World Series Glory and Injury Struggle (1965-1970):

-Captured a World Series championship with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1967, earning MVP honors with a .308 batting average and 4 homers in the Fall Classic.

-His career took a devastating turn in 1965 with a knee injury that hampered his mobility and power.

Continued Excellence and Career Conclusion (1971-1974):

-Demonstrated unwavering resilience, bouncing back from injury and finding success with various teams like the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox.

-Finished his career in 1974 with an impressive .297 batting average, 379 home runs, and 1365 RBI, solidifying his place among baseball's elite hitters.

Born September 17, 1937, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was Baseball Hall of Fame First Baseman, Orlando Cepeda. This Puerto Rican baseball legend was an eleven-time MLB All-Star; World Series, and National League MVP 1967 wi the St. Louis Cardinals. The NL Rookie of the Year 1958 San Francisco Giants and also later played on the Atlanta Braves.

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Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 6 - 5 - 32 May 20, 1941 - Chicago White Sox, Taft Wright, Number 6 set an AL record of RBIs in 13 consecutive games...

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Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 44 - 36 May 17, 1925 - Cleveland Indians centerfielder Tris Speaker reached his 3,000th hit in his MLB career. In 1...

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