Dave Winfield's
Key Accomplishments Include . . .
Twenty-three year veteran of major league
baseball; Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
in 2001 (1st vote); Twelve-time All Star with 7 Golden Glove
and 6 Silver Slugger Awards; Recipient of Syracuse University's
Honorary Doctorate of Law; Served as board member for the
Morehouse School of Medicine, the Peace Corps and the San
Diego Padres; Founded the Winfield Foundation, a non-profit
organization that supports youth literacy, fitness and self-esteem;
Named
#3 best athlete of all time by ESPN
More About Dave Winfield.
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Dave Winfield, called the "Jackie Robinson of our time,"
is the only athlete ever to be drafted by three professional
sports: the NFL, MLB and the NBA.
In
addition to his numerous athletic accomplishments, he established
the Winfield Foundation, the first organization of its kind
created by an athlete. Designed to promote literacy, fitness
and self-esteem, the Winfield Foundation was a continuation
of David's life-long commitment to America's youth.
One
of the most respected motivational speakers on the circuit,
Dave tailors his presentations to a wide range of audiences
with issues ranging from winning and teamwork to substance
abuse prevention and ways to develop a positive approach
to life. Dave Winfield is a bona fide "hall of famer"
from the inside out.
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