Roy White

Roy Hilton White (born December 27, 1943 in Los Angeles, California) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees between 1965 and 1979. White a switch hitter, was named to two All Star teams (1969, 1970). He led the American League in Runs Scored in 1976 and in Walks in 1972. He played on two World Series champions, in 1977 and 1978 and a third AL pennant winner in 1976.

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December 27 - 1943 - Los Angeles, California - Outfielder - Major League Baseball - New York Yankees - American League - World Series

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After retiring from the major leagues in 1979, he spent three seasons playing in Japan for the Tokyo Giants (known, ironically as the 'Yankees of Japan'). He served as a Yankee coach for three seasons in the mid 1980's before returning to the coaching staff at the start of 2004. He also spent time as the AAA hitting coach for the Oakland A's.

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Japan - Tokyo Giants - 2004 - Oakland A's

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