Saturday, July 25, 2009

Milwaukee Brewers: #19(Robin Yount)

Retired Numbers: 4, 19, 34, 42, 44

#19 Robin Yount Milwaukee Brewers (1974–1993)

Why is he great: Robin Younts 2 MVP season weren't just accomplishment for himself but for the team. Robin was a key player in the Brewers 82' trip to the World Series. Although the brewers didn't win the World Series there legacy isn't forgotten. The team had 3 Hall of Famers on the 1982 team. Robin Yount will forever be remembered as a Milwaukee legend.

Best Season: 1982 .331 BA/ .379 OBP/ .578 SLG/ 210 H/ 46 2B/ 29 HR/ 114 RBI

Career Stats: .285 BA/3,142 H/ .430 SLG/ 583 2B/ 251 HR/1,406 RBI

Awards: 2 x AL MVP, 3x Silver Sluggers, 3x All-Star, 1x Gold Glove

Records: Most games played by a teenager

Greatest Moment: Preserving Juan Nieves No-Hitter with an amazing catch.

Top Card: 2008 Topps Sterling Moments Robin Yount


Features: Autograph, Bat piece, 3 Memorabilia jersey swatches

Price: $96.00

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