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Don Kessinger

Played For
Chicago Cubs (1964-1975)
St. Louis Cardinals (1976-1977)
Chicago White Sox (1977-1979)

Managed
Chicago White Sox (1979)

Born
Donald Eulon Kessinger was born on July 17, 1942, in Forrest City, AR.

Batted:  Both
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  SS

Primary Team:  CHN

Major League Debut
September 7, 1964

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Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1985 BBWAA 2 .5%

Awards and Honors
1969 NL Gold Glove
1970 NL Gold Glove

Batting Feats

  • July 17, 1971: 6 Hits...

Hitting Streaks
17 games (1972)
15 games (1969)

All-Star Selections
1968 NL
1969 NL
1970 NL
1971 NL
1972 NL
1974 NL

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