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Fred Lynn at an event for Million Dollar Arm (2014)

Biography

Fred Lynn

Overview

  • Born
    February 3, 1952 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Birth name
    Frederic Michael Lynn
  • Nickname
    • Fragile Freddie
  • Height
    6′ 1″ (1.85 m)

Mini bio

  • Fred Lynn was born on February 3, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Fantasy Island (1977), Monday Night Baseball (1967) and MLB's Greatest Games on MLB Network (2011). He has been married to Natalie Cole since October 7, 1986. He was previously married to Diane Minkle.

Family

  • Spouses
      Natalie Cole(October 7, 1986 - present)
      Diane Minkle(February 9, 1974 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)

Trivia

  • Outfielder (primarily center fielder) with the American League's Boston Red Sox (1974-1980), California Angels (1981-1984), Baltimore Orioles (1985-1988[start]), and Detroit Tigers (1988[end]-1989); and the National League's San Diego Padres (1990).
  • Made major league debut on 5 September 1974.
  • In 1975 became the first player to win the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards in the same year.
  • Played in 9 consecutive major league All-Star Games (1975-1983)
  • In 1979 led the American League in batting average (.333) and slugging percentage (.637).

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