Dave Winfield
Hall of Fame baseball player, 12-time All-Star, humanitarian advocate
Dave Winfield (born October 3, 1951) is a retired professional baseball player widely regarded as one of the greatest right fielders in Major League Baseball history. Winfield's distinguished 22-season career, spanning from 1973 to 1995, included time with the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, California Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, and other teams. A 12-time All-Star, he accumulated 3,110 career hits and 465 home runs, demonstrating both consistency and power throughout his tenure. Winfield was a key member of the 1992 Toronto Blue Jays team that won the World Series, providing crucial contributions during the team's championship run. Beyond his on-field accomplishments, Winfield is renowned for his humanitarian work, establishing the David M. Winfield Foundation for underprivileged youth in 1981—a foundation that has donated over $20 million to various causes. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992, cementing his legacy as one of baseball's elite players. Winfield's impact extended beyond statistics; he represented integrity, excellence, and social responsibility in professional sports, serving as a role model for athletes who balance athletic achievement with philanthropic commitment.
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Athlete
American
1951
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Dave
Hebrew origin
“A timeless short form of David, deriving from the Hebrew meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' Dave gained enormous popularity as a standalone name in the mid-20th century, embodying a casual, approachable American masculinity. It remains one of the most accessible and friendly-sounding shortened names.”