Willie McCovey

Willie Lee McCovey (born January 10, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama), nicknamed "Big Mac" and "Stretch", is a former slugger and first baseman who played Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics between 1959 and 1980.

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January 10 - 1938 - Mobile, Alabama - First baseman - Major League Baseball - San Francisco Giants - San Diego Padres - Oakland Athletics - 1959 - 1980

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In his 22-year career (19 with the Giants), McCovey batted .270, with 521 home runs and 1555 RBI, 1229 runs scored, 2211 hits, 353 doubles, 46 triples, a .374 on base percentage and a .515 slugging average.

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Batted - Home run - RBI - Runs scored - Hits - Doubles - Triples - On base percentage - Slugging average

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McCovey Cove behind the outfield wall of the Giants' SBC Park was named after him. McCovey was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986, his first year of eligibility.

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SBC Park - Baseball Hall of Fame - 1986

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In September 2003, McCovey and a business partner opened McCovey's Restaurant, a baseball-themed sports bar and restaurant, located in Walnut Creek, California.

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September 2003 - Walnut Creek, California

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