Chris Chambliss
A quiet and classy ballplayer, Chris Chambliss hit a very loud home run for the Yankees in the 1976 American League Playoffs. In the bottom of the ninth inning of Game Five against the Royals, Chambliss launched a shot into the right field seats to win the game and the pennant. In a solid, but overshadowed 17-year career, the big first baseman hit 185 homers and drove in nearly 1,000 runs. After his career, he coached at the big league level, managed in the minors, and pursued his dream of managing in the majors.
Played For
Cleveland Indians (1971-1974)
New York Yankees (1974-1979)
Atlanta Braves (1980-1986)
New York Yankees (1988)
Factoids
Chris Chambliss's cousin, Jo-Jo White, was a star in the National Basketball Association.
Born
Carroll Christopher Chambliss was born on December 26, 1948, in Dayton, OH.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Primary Position: 1B
Primary Team: NYA
College: Montclair State
Major League Debut
May 28, 1971
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| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1994 |
BBWAA |
0 |
% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1976 American League Championship Series
1976 World Series
1977 American League Championship Series
1977 World Series
1978 American League Championship Series
1978 World Series
1982 National League Championship Series
Awards and Honors
1971 AL Rookie of the Year
1978 AL Gold Glove
Hitting Streaks
19 games (1976)
17 games (1976)
15 games (1972)
All-Star Selections
1976 AL
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