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Ruppert Jones

Played For
Kansas City Royals (1976)
Seattle Mariners (1977-1979)
New York Yankees (1980)
San Diego Padres (1981-1983)
Detroit Tigers (1984)
California Angels (1985-1987)

Most Game-Ending Grand Slams
Alex Rodriguez... 3
Vern Stephens... 3
Cy Williams... 3
Bob Aspromonte... 2
Albert Belle... 2
Bobby Bonds... 2
Steve Finley... 2
Ruppert Jones... 2
Ralph Kiner... 2
Davey Lopes... 2
Mark McGwire... 2
Jim Presley... 2
Nomar Garciaparra... 2
David Eckstein... 2

Born
Ruppert Sanderson Jones was born on March 12, 1955, in Dallas, TX.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  CAL

Major League Debut
August 1, 1976

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Post-Season Appearances
1984 American League Championship Series
1984 World Series
1986 American League Championship Series

All-Star Selections
1977 AL
1982 NL

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