query: What position did Willie Davis play in baseball?

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: Willie Davis (baseball) William Henry Davis (April 15, 1940 – March 9, 2010) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the Los Angeles Dodgers. At the end of his career he ranked seventh in major league history in putouts (5449) and total chances (5719) in the outfield, and third in games in center field (2237). He was ninth in National League history in total outfield games (2274), and won Gold Glove Awards from 1971 to 1973. He had 13 seasons of 20 or more stolen bases, led the NL in triples twice,

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: Arkansas native, was voted 21st-greatest Arkansas sports figure by "Sports Illustrated," along with former teammate Lou Brock, who was also on the list. Willie Davis (baseball) William Henry Davis (April 15, 1940 – March 9, 2010) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the Los Angeles Dodgers. At the end of his career he ranked seventh in major league history in putouts (5449) and total chances (5719) in the outfield, and third in games in center field (2237). He was ninth in National League history in total outfield games (2274), and won

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: In an 18-year career, Davis accumulated a .279 batting average with 182 home runs and 1053 RBI in 2429 games. He also collected 2561 hits and 398 stolen bases. His total of 2237 games in center field ranks behind only Willie Mays (2827) and Tris Speaker (2690) in major league history. In addition to the Los Angeles records he retains, his club mark of 1952 games was surpassed by Bill Russell in ; Steve Garvey broke his records of 849 RBI and 321 doubles in and respectively. Garvey and Ron Cey passed his Los Angeles club record of 154 home

title: Willie Davis (defensive end)

text: Willie Davis (defensive end) Willie D. Davis (born July 24, 1934) is a former American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns and the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Davis graduated from Grambling State University. Davis wore number 87 during his career with the Packers. For 10 seasons, Davis anchored the Packers' defensive line, playing 138 consecutive regular-season games and part of 162 regular-season games for his NFL career. Davis was a member of all five of Lombardi's NFL title-winning teams and played in Super Bowls I and II. Davis played in an era when neither

title: Willie Davis (defensive end)

text: Schlitz Brewing, and WICOR Inc. He has been president of All-Pro Broadcasting, operators of radio stations KHTI, KATY-FM, WLDB-FM, WLUM-FM, and WZTI since 1976. Davis' son is actor Duane Davis. He also has a daughter, Lori Davis Willie Davis (defensive end) Willie D. Davis (born July 24, 1934) is a former American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns and the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Davis graduated from Grambling State University. Davis wore number 87 during his career with the Packers. For 10 seasons, Davis anchored the Packers' defensive line, playing 138 consecutive regular-season games

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: over third base, allowing Boog Powell and Blair to score. When questioned after the game, he said, "Even when you can't see the ball you have to take a stab it, I couldn't see the ball in the sun." The Orioles swept the Dodgers, four games to none. The Dodgers did not score a run in Game Two, Game Three, or Game Four. In Game Four, Davis made a leaping catch at the centerfield fence, robbing Powell of a home run. Davis batted a career-high .311 in . His 31-game hitting streak that year, from August 1 to September 3,

title: George Davis (baseball)

text: George Davis (baseball) George Stacey Davis (August 23, 1870 – October 17, 1940) was an American professional baseball shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball at the turn of the 20th century. Davis also spent multiple seasons as a third baseman and center fielder, and lesser amounts of time at other positions. He broke into the major leagues in 1890 and played through 1909. He is ranked among the top 100 players of all-time in several statistical categories. Davis was a switch hitter. After his playing career, Davis managed the Amherst College baseball team for several years. He died in

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: Davis led the NL in putouts by an outfielder twice, in 1964 and 1971. He led NL center fielders in assists twice, in 1963 and 1964. He led NL center fielders in fielding percentage twice, in 1970 and 1976. He also led centerfielders in errors five times, in 1962, 1963, 1965, 1968, and 1974. In two All-Star games, 1971 and 1973, he batted a combined 3-for-3, with a home run off Nolan Ryan. After the season, Davis was traded to the Montreal Expos for relief pitcher Mike Marshall, who would win the Cy Young Award in . Davis batted .295

title: George Davis (baseball)

text: located, but a group of about 50 people from Cohoes traveled to the ceremony in support of Davis. George Davis (baseball) George Stacey Davis (August 23, 1870 – October 17, 1940) was an American professional baseball shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball at the turn of the 20th century. Davis also spent multiple seasons as a third baseman and center fielder, and lesser amounts of time at other positions. He broke into the major leagues in 1890 and played through 1909. He is ranked among the top 100 players of all-time in several statistical categories. Davis was a switch

title: Eric Davis (baseball)

text: O'Neill, Davis was "the best hitter, best runner, best outfielder, best everything" he ever saw. As of 2017, Davis was a hitting instructor for Elite Development Invitational, in Vero Beach, Florida, and seeks to promote more African American youth participation in baseball. , or Retrosheet Eric Davis (baseball) Eric Keith Davis (born May 29, 1962) is an American former center fielder for several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, most notably the Cincinnati Reds, to which he owes his nickname Eric the Red. Davis was 21 years old when he debuted in the major leagues with the Reds on May 19,

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: field, where Davis stayed for 13 years. Widely considered to be one of the fastest baseball players of the 1960s, Davis had 20 or more stolen bases in eleven consecutive seasons, with a career-high 42 in . Along with Maury Wills, Davis provided footspeed at the top of Dodgers' lineup. In 1962, these two players "set the table" for teammate Tommy Davis to lead the National League with 153 runs batted in (RBI), a Los Angeles Dodgers single-season record. Willie Davis, along with Maury Wills, was a key part of the Dodgers' National League titles in 1963, 1965, and 1966.

title: Blind Willie Davis

text: required to play secular material. He did not record again and his subsequent whereabouts and death are unknown. No photos of him are known to exist. Davis' complete recorded works are available on Document Records. Blind Willie Davis Blind Willie Davis (circa 1890s–1930s) was an American blind gospel blues singer who recorded in the 1920s. Davis recorded six sides for Paramount Records in 1928 and 1929. He sang solo and played slide guitar in a blues influenced style similar to that of Blind Willie Johnson. His material was strictly religious in nature and relied on reworkings of traditional hymns such

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: runs in 1979; Davis' record for left-handed hitters was broken by Shawn Green in . Davis also appeared in several TV programs, including "Mr. Ed", "The Flying Nun", and "", and was a co-star of the Jerry Lewis comedy film from 1970, "Which Way to the Front?". In a 1969 episode of "Bewitched", Samantha, attending a game at Shea Stadium to see the New York Mets host the Dodgers, remarks "Willie Davis just hit a grand slam!" The episode was filmed August 22, 1969, a date when the Mets coincidentally beat the Dodgers at Shea. In reality, Davis went 2

title: Chris Davis (baseball)

text: bass fishing. Davis is a Christian. Growing up, his parents took him to First Baptist Church in Longview, but Davis said it was not until after his difficult 2010 season that he "finally grasped true faith". Davis says, "It's not about how hard you’re working to go against the grain. It's just about surrendering every day. Give God the glory no matter what happens. After every at bat after every play, it just keeps me grounded and keeps my faith strong and keeps my head and heart in the right place." He reads the Bible daily. Chris Davis (baseball) Christopher

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: where he was a three-sport standout in baseball, basketball, and track & field at Theodore Roosevelt High School. He once ran a 9.5-second 100-yard dash, and set a city record in the long jump of 25 feet 5 inches (7.75 m). Discovered by the Dodgers scout, Kenny Myers, Davis signed with the ballclub upon graduating from Roosevelt in 1958. While playing for Reno, he scored from first base on a single nine times in one season. Davis played his first game with the Los Angeles Dodgers in . The following season he replaced the former All-Star Duke Snider in center

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: for 4 in the game, but did not hit a grand slam. On March 15, 1996, Davis was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill his parents and burning down their house in Gardena, California. Deputies also said that Davis was armed with a set of throwing knives and a samurai sword. Davis was found dead in his home in Burbank, California, on March 9, 2010, by a neighbor who sometimes brought him breakfast. Initial indications showed that he most likely died of natural causes. Davis had two sons, Gregory and Casey, and three daughters, Kimberly, Jennifer and Fancy. Davis, an

title: Barry Davis (baseball)

text: Barry Davis (baseball) Barry Davis is an American college baseball coach, currently the head coach of the Rider Broncs baseball team. He has held that position since prior to the start of the 2005 season. Under Davis, Rider has reached two NCAA Tournaments, in 2008 and 2010. He has been named MAAC Coach of the Year twice, in 2006 and 2013. Prior to Rider, Davis was the head coach at NJCAA school Gloucester County College (1990–2000) and then-NAIA school Georgia Southwestern State University (2001–2004). At Gloucester, Davis won four NJCAA Division 3 national championships. Davis was inducted into the Gloucester

title: Willie Calhoun

text: On July 31, 2017, Calhoun was traded to the Texas Rangers (along with fellow minor leaguers A. J. Alexy and Brendon Davis) in exchange for Yu Darvish. He was promoted to the majors for the first time on September 12, 2017. Willie Calhoun Willie Shawn Lamont Calhoun (born November 4, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Calhoun was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 17th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft out of Benicia High School in Benicia, California. He did not sign and attended the

title: Blind Willie Davis

text: Blind Willie Davis Blind Willie Davis (circa 1890s–1930s) was an American blind gospel blues singer who recorded in the 1920s. Davis recorded six sides for Paramount Records in 1928 and 1929. He sang solo and played slide guitar in a blues influenced style similar to that of Blind Willie Johnson. His material was strictly religious in nature and relied on reworkings of traditional hymns such as "Rock of Ages". He is noted for his versions of "When The Saints Go Marching In" and "Keys To The Kingdom", a song previously done by Washington Phillips and Bessie Johnson. Davis' version is

title: Barry Davis (baseball)

text: County College Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. and the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Davis was also inducted into the Bridgewater College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. Below is a table of Davis's yearly records as a collegiate baseball head coach. Barry Davis (baseball) Barry Davis is an American college baseball coach, currently the head coach of the Rider Broncs baseball team. He has held that position since prior to the start of the 2005 season. Under Davis, Rider has reached two NCAA Tournaments, in 2008 and 2010. He has been named MAAC Coach of

title: Taylor Davis (baseball)

text: Taylor Davis (baseball) Taylor M. Davis (born November 28, 1989) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017 with the Cubs. Davis attended Jupiter High School in Jupiter, Florida. The Florida Marlins selected him in the 49th round of the 2008 MLB draft, but he did not sign. He enrolled at Morehead State University and played college baseball for the Morehead State Eagles. He signed with the Chicago Cubs as an undrafted free agent after his college career. Davis was called up to the majors for

title: Gladys Davis (baseball)

text: 22 times, during what turned out to be her AAGPBL final season. After retiring, Davis focused on her family and interior designing business in Toronto. In 1998, she was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. She is also part of the AAGPBL permanent display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum at Cooperstown, New York, opened in , which is dedicated to the entire league rather than any individual personalities. Batting Fielding Gladys Davis (baseball) Gladys Davis [״Terrie״] (born September 1, 1919) is a former Canadian shortstop and outfielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball

title: Charlie Davis (baseball)

text: League Baseball Players. He died March 17, 2016, leaving behind his wife Cheryl and three daughters and seven grandchildren. Charlie Davis (baseball) Charlie Davis was a baseball player for the Negro Leagues. He was born March 15, 1927 in Fort Valley, Georgia. He was scouted for the Negro League by Buck O'Neil to play for the Birmingham Black Barons but was traded to the Memphis Red Sox where he played his career from 1950 to 1955. He earned the name "whip" from Charlie Pride. Davis played in the 1953 East-West All Star Game, relieving Satchel Paige He later managed the

title: Chris Davis (baseball)

text: 150 strikeouts. He did do well defensively; Washington said, when Blalock replaced him at first following his demotion, "We can't expect Hank Blalock to be Chris Davis [defensively], but Hank is a professional. I think he can play first base." Davis was once again optioned to Triple-A after starting 2010 batting .188 in 15 games (48 at bats). He was recalled on July 9 to play first base for the Rangers. A roster spot, as well as a position in the Rangers starting lineup, became available when Justin Smoak was involved in a trade with the Seattle Mariners for Cliff

title: Willie Wilson (baseball)

text: currently runs The Willie Wilson Baseball Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. Willie Wilson (baseball) Willie James Wilson (born July 9, 1955) is a former professional baseball player. He played nineteen seasons in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs. He was an outfielder known for his speed and ability as an effective leadoff hitter. Wilson's career total of 668 stolen bases currently ranks him in 12th place all-time among major leaguers. Wilson was born in Montgomery, Alabama but moved to Summit, New Jersey at seven years old. He was a highly regarded high school

title: UC Davis Aggies baseball

text: UC Davis Aggies baseball The UC Davis Aggies baseball team represents the University of California, Davis in the sport of baseball. The team competes in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and in the Big West Conference. They are currently led by head coach Matt Vaughn, who has held the position since 2012. The Aggies competed at the NCAA Division II level through 2005. At that level, they appeared in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship 7 times, including two appearances in the College World Series, where they earned fifth-place finishes each time. At the Division I

title: Willie Calhoun

text: Willie Calhoun Willie Shawn Lamont Calhoun (born November 4, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Calhoun was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 17th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft out of Benicia High School in Benicia, California. He did not sign and attended the University of Arizona to play college baseball. After one year at Arizona he transferred to Yavapai College. Calhoun signed with Kansas State University out of junior college, but elected to sign a professional contract with the Dodgers. Calhoun was drafted by

title: Willie Kamm

text: Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract", noted that after trading Willie Kamm, the Chicago White Sox did not stabilize the third base position until 1989—a period of 58 years. After his retirement as a player, Kamm became the manager of the Mission Reds in the Pacific Coast League from to . Kamm died at age 88 in Belmont, California. Willie Kamm William Edward Kamm (February 2, 1900 – December 21, 1988) was an American professional baseball player. He played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball from to . Kamm played most of his career for the Chicago White Sox

title: Eric Davis (baseball)

text: to play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), he decided to focus his aspirations on baseball. The Cincinnati Reds selected Davis in the eighth round of the 1980 MLB draft at 200th overall. Strawberry was chosen in the same draft as the first overall selection by the New York Mets. In his first full year of professional baseball, Davis pilfered 40 bases in 62 games. When Davis first appeared in the major leagues in 1984, his physical talents gave him the potential to be one of the most exciting players in the game. He was a rare five-tool player

title: Charlie Davis (baseball)

text: Charlie Davis (baseball) Charlie Davis was a baseball player for the Negro Leagues. He was born March 15, 1927 in Fort Valley, Georgia. He was scouted for the Negro League by Buck O'Neil to play for the Birmingham Black Barons but was traded to the Memphis Red Sox where he played his career from 1950 to 1955. He earned the name "whip" from Charlie Pride. Davis played in the 1953 East-West All Star Game, relieving Satchel Paige He later managed the Rockdale Rawhides. In 2008, he was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in a Special MLB Draft for Former Negro

title: Willie Banks (baseball)

text: 6 of the 8 within a 6 year period. , or Nippon Professional Baseball, or Retrosheet, or The Baseball Gauge, or Venezuelan Professional Baseball League Willie Banks (baseball) Willie Anthony Banks (born February 27, 1969) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. At St. Anthony's High School, he twice struck out 19 batters in a seven inning game. Banks was a member of the 1991 World Series champion Minnesota Twins and the 1995 National League Western Division

title: What the Stuarts Did for Us

text: science-fiction. What the Stuarts Did for Us What the Stuarts Did for Us is a 2002 BBC documentary series that examines the impact of the Stuart period on modern society. Hart-Davis travels around Britain to introduce the idea and inventions of the Stuart Period in architecture and life-style. Hart-Davis travels around Britain to introduce the idea and inventions of the Stuart Period in science and engineering. Hart-Davis travels around Britain to introduce the idea and inventions of the Stuart Period in economics and politics. Hart-Davis travels around Britain to introduce the idea and inventions of the Stuart Period in science

title: What the Stuarts Did for Us

text: What the Stuarts Did for Us What the Stuarts Did for Us is a 2002 BBC documentary series that examines the impact of the Stuart period on modern society. Hart-Davis travels around Britain to introduce the idea and inventions of the Stuart Period in architecture and life-style. Hart-Davis travels around Britain to introduce the idea and inventions of the Stuart Period in science and engineering. Hart-Davis travels around Britain to introduce the idea and inventions of the Stuart Period in economics and politics. Hart-Davis travels around Britain to introduce the idea and inventions of the Stuart Period in science and

title: Willie Wilson (baseball)

text: Willie Wilson (baseball) Willie James Wilson (born July 9, 1955) is a former professional baseball player. He played nineteen seasons in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs. He was an outfielder known for his speed and ability as an effective leadoff hitter. Wilson's career total of 668 stolen bases currently ranks him in 12th place all-time among major leaguers. Wilson was born in Montgomery, Alabama but moved to Summit, New Jersey at seven years old. He was a highly regarded high school baseball, football, and basketball player at Summit High School. In his

title: Eric Davis (baseball)

text: Los Angeles where he starred in both basketball and baseball, while Strawberry attended and played for crosstown rival Crenshaw. As a senior, Davis batted .635 and stole 50 bases in 15 games, and in basketball averaged 29 points and 10 assists per game. Steadfast in his goal of playing in the NBA, Davis continued to exert more effort to prepare in basketball than he did in baseball until his senior year of high school. However, Davis lacked interest in attending college, and, because the customary path to an NBA career at the time was through attending university for four years

title: Wee Willie Davis

text: Wee Willie Davis William "Wee Willie" Davis (December 7, 1906 – April 9, 1981) was an American film actor and professional wrestler. He was born in New York City and died in Louisville, Kentucky, aged 74. He worked in the Jefferson County Jail in Louisville in 1972–75 as the gym guard. He was also an engineer and contributed to the invention of the Glowmeter, an early Heads up display that projected a car's speed onto the windshield. A fellow wrestler, "Prince Ilaki Ibn Ali Hassan" (real name Agisilaki Mihalakis), who also fought as the "Mad Greek", was the primary inventor.

title: Wee Willie Davis

title: George Davis (baseball)

text: among the league leaders in doubles, triples, RBI, and stolen bases. He had a batting average of more than .300 for nine consecutive seasons beginning in 1893. He began playing more shortstop in 1896 and moved to the position full-time the next season. In 1897, Davis hit .353 and registered a league-best 135 RBI. He led the league in double plays and fielding percentage four times each. During his playing career, Davis enjoyed a reputation as an intelligent and hard-working player who did not participate in dirty play. On their way to practice at the Polo Grounds on April 26,

title: Glenn Davis (baseball)

text: Omaha Royals and, despite a very solid season in which he produced a batting average of .282 with 27 home runs and 97 RBI, he was not given another opportunity to play in the Majors. From 1995 to 1996 Davis played for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan. He came back to the US and spent the end of the 1996 season playing for St. Paul Saints in the Northern League before retiring from baseball. Davis is married to Teresa Beesley Davis from Columbus, Georgia. The couple has three daughters: Sharayah, Tiffany, and Gabrielle. Davis is the CEO of the Cascade

title: Wade Davis (baseball)

text: later turned down the offer to play professional baseball. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays selected Davis in the third round, with the 75th overall selection, of the 2004 MLB draft. In the minors, he sported a 93–94 mph fastball, and a spike curveball. Davis has expanded his repertoire to include a two-seam fastball, a slider, and a changeup. Davis made his major league debut on September 6, 2009, against the Detroit Tigers. He earned a no-decision after pitching seven innings, allowing one run, with nine strikeouts. Davis was the July 2010 AL Rookie Pitcher of the Month, after posting a

title: Chris Davis (baseball)

text: Game for the first time in his career, and finished third in American League Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) voting. Davis was born March 17, 1986, in Longview, Texas. He has an older sister, Jennifer. While he was in high school, his parents divorced. Davis attended Longview High School, playing shortstop on the school's varsity baseball team and pitching as well before graduating in 2004. He was originally chosen by the New York Yankees as the third-to-last pick of the 2004 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft (1,496th overall in the 50th round). However, he did not sign and opted to

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: In , Davis batted .285 with 85 runs batted in, posting career highs in home runs (21), runs (103), and hits (171). In that same season, Davis and Wills set a National League record for stolen bases by two teammates in season with 136 (Wills with 104 and Davis with 32). 1962 was the first of two seasons that Davis would lead the National League in triples. It was the first of two seasons that he would tally double-figure totals in doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases. Davis was a part of two World Series championship teams, in 1963

title: What the Ancients Did for Us

text: inventions that emerged from Ancient Greece. This episode features reports from around the British Isles by Hart-Davis and Darling elaborated by demonstrations from Jopson and a variety of experts that examine the ideas and inventions of the Ancient Britons. What the Ancients Did for Us What the Ancients Did for Us is a 2005 BBC documentary series presented by Adam Hart-Davis that examines the impact of ancient civilizations on modern society. The series was produced in conjunction with the Open University and is a departure from the previous series not only in that each episode is an hour long rather

title: What They Play

text: What They Play What They Play was a video game-centric website aimed at helping parents learn about content in video games, helping them decide what games their children should play. It was the first of several websites to launch under "What They Like, Inc.", other sites featuring books, movies and music followed. The site was launched in 2007 by two former Ziff Davis members Ira Becker, executive vice-president of the Game Group, and ex-1UP.com writer and Senior vice-president of the Game Group John Davison. Davison announced his departure from Ziff in August 2007, with Becker's announcement soon following. The two

title: Austin Davis (baseball)

text: Austin Davis (baseball) Austin Richard Davis (born February 3, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). Davis attended Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, and California State University, Bakersfield, where he played college baseball for the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners. In two seasons with the Roadrunners, Davis posted a 5-10 record with a 4.56 ERA and 95 strikeouts over 28 appearances (28 starts). The Philadelphia Phillies selected Davis in the 12th round of the 2014 MLB draft, and he signed. After signing, Davis made his professional debut in 2014 with

title: Erik Davis (baseball)

text: Erik Davis (baseball) Erik Randall Davis (born October 8, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Washington Nationals in 2013. Davis attended Mountain View High School in Mountain View, California, and Stanford University. The San Diego Padres selected Davis in the 13th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. Before the 2011 season, the Padres traded Davis to the Washington Nationals for Alberto González. Davis started the 2013 season with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs. The Nationals promoted him to the major leagues for the

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: and 1965. In the 1965 World Series, Davis set a record (since broken) of three stolen bases (including one during which he stumbled and fell, the pitcher hesitated throwing to first base, and Davis literally crawled into second base safely) in a single game. Davis committed a World Series record three errors on two consecutive plays, in the fifth inning of Game Two of the 1966 World Series. First, he lost Paul Blair's fly ball in the sun for a two-base error. One batter later, he dropped Andy Etchebarren's fly ball. When he recovered the Etchebarren ball, Davis threw it

title: Willie Williams (baseball)

text: Willie Williams (baseball) Willie C. Williams (May 25, 1925 - August 23, 2011) was an American Negro League baseball infielder who played for the Newark Eagles, Houston Eagles, New Orleans Eagles and in the minor leagues in a career that spanned from 1945 to 1953. Born in Orangeburg or Holly Hill, South Carolina, Williams began his career with the Newark Eagles franchise in 1945 and remained with it through 1951, even as the team changed locations - it became the Houston Eagles in 1949 and then the New Orleans Eagles in 1951. He began his minor league career in 1951,

title: Willie Jones (baseball)

text: In 1951 he hit 22 homers with 81 RBI and a career-high .285 batting average. He was selected for the All-Star Game in both seasons. In 1959, Jones was part of successive trades between the Phillies, Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds. He finished his career with Cincinnati in 1961. Jones died of cancer in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he had lived after his playing days were over, at the age of 58. Willie Jones (baseball) Willie Edward Jones (August 16, 1925 – October 18, 1983), nicknamed "Puddin' Head", was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies

title: Willie Jones (baseball)

text: Willie Jones (baseball) Willie Edward Jones (August 16, 1925 – October 18, 1983), nicknamed "Puddin' Head", was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1947–1959), Cleveland Indians (1959) and Cincinnati Reds (1959–1961). He batted and threw right-handed. In a 15-season career, Jones was a .258 hitter with 190 home runs and 812 RBI in 1691 games played. Born in Dillon, South Carolina, Jones grew up in and listed Laurel Hill, NC as his home. Jones started his major league career with the Phillies in 1947. By 1949, he became the team's starting third baseman, and

title: Willie Williams (baseball)

text: signing with the Chicago White Sox and playing for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, with whom he hit .297 with four home runs in 20 games. He split 1952 in the White Sox and St. Louis Browns system, hitting .256 in 102 games. In 1953, he suited up for the Carman Cardinals of the independent Mandak League. On August 23, 2011, he died at the age of 86 in Sarasota, Florida. Willie Williams (baseball) Willie C. Williams (May 25, 1925 - August 23, 2011) was an American Negro League baseball infielder who played for the Newark Eagles, Houston Eagles, New

title: Willie Horton (baseball)

text: Willie Horton (baseball) Willie Wattison Horton (born October 18, 1942) is a former left fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for six American League teams, primarily the Detroit Tigers. He hit 20 or more home runs seven times, and his 325 career home runs ranked sixth among AL right-handed hitters when he retired. He enjoyed his best season in 1968 with the world champion Tigers, finishing second in the AL with 36 homers, a .543 slugging average and 278 total bases. In the later years of his career, he was twice named the AL's top designated

title: Willie Mills (baseball)

text: Willie Mills (baseball) William Grant Mills (August 15, 1877 – March 14, 1933), nicknamed Wee Willie, was a professional baseball pitcher. He briefly pitched for the New York Giants in 1901. Mills earned his nickname due to his stature; he stood only 5'7" and weighed about 150 lbs. Mills first pitched for Utica in the New York State League in 1899. He would post a 47-26 record with Utica over two seasons, leading the club to the 1900 New York State League championship. In 1901 he began the season with a 13-game winning streak while playing for Schenectady before being

title: Willie Banks (baseball)

text: Willie Banks (baseball) Willie Anthony Banks (born February 27, 1969) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. At St. Anthony's High School, he twice struck out 19 batters in a seven inning game. Banks was a member of the 1991 World Series champion Minnesota Twins and the 1995 National League Western Division champion Los Angeles Dodgers. In nine seasons he had a 33-39 record over 181 games, with 84 games started, 1 complete game, 1 shutout, 40

title: Willie Horton (baseball)

text: October 18, 2012. Horton is the fourth person in Michigan history to be given a day, with the third being Rosa Parks. On Opening Day 2013, Horton threw out the first pitch at Comerica Park in Detroit. The Tigers went on to win 8–3 over the New York Yankees. , or Retrosheet, or SABR Biography Project, or Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Winter League) Willie Horton (baseball) Willie Wattison Horton (born October 18, 1942) is a former left fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for six American League teams, primarily the Detroit Tigers. He hit 20 or more

title: Willie Mills (baseball)

text: called up by the Giants. However, he would only make two appearances for the Giants, earning the loss in both games, before being returned to Schenectady. During his career, he also pitched for Montreal, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Rochester, and Toronto. Mills was the father of Art Mills, who played for the Boston Braves and also coached the Detroit Tigers in their 1945 World Series victory. Willie Mills (baseball) William Grant Mills (August 15, 1877 – March 14, 1933), nicknamed Wee Willie, was a professional baseball pitcher. He briefly pitched for the New York Giants in 1901. Mills earned his nickname

title: Brad Davis (baseball)

text: Brad Davis (baseball) Bradley Edward Davis (born December 29, 1982) is an American former professional baseball catcher, who played in Major League Baseball for the Florida Marlins in 2010. Davis graduated from Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California in 2001, where he was named CIF Player of the Year as a senior. He attended Long Beach State University, where he majored in Communications, and was also named as a Freshman All-American. Davis was drafted by the Marlins in the fifth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. Davis spent all of 2006 with the Class-A Advanced Jupiter

title: Butch Davis (baseball)

text: He made a brief cameo appearance in the 1988 baseball film Bull Durham, starring Kevin Costner, Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon. Butch Davis (baseball) Wallace McArthur "Butch" Davis (born June 19, 1958) is an American former professional baseball Major League Baseball outfielder. During his active career, Davis played for five different teams in parts of eight seasons spanning 1983–1994. Listed at tall and , Davis batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Martin County, North Carolina. Davis was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 12th round of the 1980 MLB Draft out of East Carolina University in

title: Austin Davis (baseball)

text: the course of 32 appearances (34.2 innings pitched). Austin Davis (baseball) Austin Richard Davis (born February 3, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). Davis attended Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, and California State University, Bakersfield, where he played college baseball for the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners. In two seasons with the Roadrunners, Davis posted a 5-10 record with a 4.56 ERA and 95 strikeouts over 28 appearances (28 starts). The Philadelphia Phillies selected Davis in the 12th round of the 2014 MLB draft, and he signed. After signing,

title: Khris Davis

text: runs and 50 RBIs to lead the team to a state title. Davis attended California State University, Fullerton, where he played college baseball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans as an outfielder, designated hitter, and pinch hitter. In his junior season, Davis hit .328 with 16 home runs and 58 RBIs. In 2006, Davis was first drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 29th round; he did not sign with the team but opted to play college baseball. He later was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. Davis began his

title: Willie Davis (defensive end)

text: All-Pro honors 5 times (1962, 64–67). He was voted to the Pro Bowl five times (1963–67). Davis recovered 21 fumbles over his Packers career, which, more than three decades removed from his retirement, remains a team record. The Packers honored his retirement with a "Willie Davis Day" on December 21, 1969. Davis remains on the team's Board of Directors. In the early 1970s, Davis worked as a color commentator on NFL telecasts for NBC. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981. In 1986, Davis was named the Walter Camp Man of the Year. In 1987,

title: 1976 Major League Baseball draft

text: selections went on to play in the big leagues. Among those picked in the June draft were Rickey Henderson (Oakland), Alan Trammell, Jack Morris and Dan Petry (Detroit), Wade Boggs and Bruce Hurst (Boston), Steve Trout (Chicago White Sox), Leon Durham (St. Louis), and Pat Tabler (New York Yankees). Willie McGee (Chicago White Sox) and Ozzie Smith (Detroit) were selected in the seventh round but did not sign. In the January phase, Steve Kemp of Southern California was picked first by the Tigers and Jody Davis was picked third by the Mets. 1976 Major League Baseball draft The following are

title: Chris Davis (baseball)

text: Chris Davis (baseball) Christopher Lyn Davis (born March 17, 1986), nicknamed "Crush Davis", is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He stands tall and weighs . Davis played in MLB for the Texas Rangers from 2008 until being traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 2011. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed. While primarily a first baseman and right fielder throughout his career, Davis has also played third base and has been a designated hitter. Davis was born and raised in Longview, Texas. He attended Navarro Junior College and was

title: Mike Davis (baseball)

text: in the bottom of the ninth of Game 1, stole second base, and ultimately scored on Kirk Gibson's walk-off home run that won the game. Davis served as the hitting coach for the Clinton LumberKings, Class-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners for the 2015 season. Davis also served as the manager of the California High School baseball varsity team in San Ramon, CA for the 1993 season. , or Baseball Almanac, or Retrosheet, or Pura Pelota <br> Mike Davis (baseball) Michael Dewayne "Mike" Davis (born June 11, 1959) is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played 10 seasons

title: Jonathan Davis (baseball)

text: Jonathan Davis (baseball) Jonathan R. Davis (born May 12, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is ranked 21st on Major League Baseball's 2018 Top 30 Blue Jays prospects list. Davis attended Fairview High School in his hometown of Camden, Arkansas. As a senior, he recorded a .419 batting average with three home runs and 19 stolen bases. Undrafted out of high school, he then attended the University of Central Arkansas, and played baseball for the Bears for three seasons. In his freshman season, Davis batted .350 with five

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: was the longest in the major leagues since , when Dom DiMaggio hit in 34 straight. Davis' streak broke the previous franchise record of 29, set in by Zack Wheat. Davis was named NL Player of the Month of August with a .459 batting average. During the streak, his season average climbed from .260 to .316. In , Davis batted .305, posting career highs in triples (16) and RBI (93). His 16 triples led all major league players, and was the second time he led the National League in triples. He ended with career highs in doubles (33) and total

title: Butch Davis (baseball)

text: Butch Davis (baseball) Wallace McArthur "Butch" Davis (born June 19, 1958) is an American former professional baseball Major League Baseball outfielder. During his active career, Davis played for five different teams in parts of eight seasons spanning 1983–1994. Listed at tall and , Davis batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Martin County, North Carolina. Davis was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 12th round of the 1980 MLB Draft out of East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. He started his majors career with the Royals in 1983, playing for them through 1984 before joining the

title: Taylor Davis (baseball)

text: the first time on September 4, 2017. On September 14, 2017, Davis recorded his first major league hit on a slow roller up the third base line. Davis signed a minor league contract with the Cubs on December 21, 2017. He had his contract purchased on September 1, 2018. Taylor Davis (baseball) Taylor M. Davis (born November 28, 1989) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017 with the Cubs. Davis attended Jupiter High School in Jupiter, Florida. The Florida Marlins selected him in the 49th

title: Wade Davis (baseball)

text: Wade Davis (baseball) Wade Allen Davis (born September 7, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs. Davis is a three-time MLB All-Star. He was a member of the Royals' 2015 World Series-winning team, and earned the Babe Ruth Award for his performance in the 2015 MLB playoffs Born and raised in the small town of Lake Wales, Florida, Davis attended Lake Wales High School. After high school, Davis originally committed to attend the University of Florida, but

title: What Katy Did

text: up: "What Katy Did at School" and "What Katy Did Next". Two further sequels relating the adventures of Katy's younger siblings were also published—"Clover" and "In the High Valley". The books were frequently reprinted and all are available online. Coolidge modeled Katy on her own childhood self, and the other 'Little Carrs' on her brothers and sisters. The title is a play on the katydid, a family of insects – which explains the insects on the first edition book cover. 12-year-old Katy Carr lives with her widowed father and her two brothers and three sisters in Burnet, a small midwestern

title: Gladys Davis (baseball)

text: Gladys Davis (baseball) Gladys Davis [״Terrie״] (born September 1, 1919) is a former Canadian shortstop and outfielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League between the and seasons. Listed at 5' 5", 130 lb., Davis batted and threw right handed. She was born in Toronto, Ontario. Terrie Davis was one of the 57 players born in Canada to join the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in its twelve years history. She was among the top players in the early years of the circuit, winning the first batting champion title in 1943, being selected to the first All-Star Game,

title: Jason Davis (baseball)

text: Jason Davis (baseball) Jason Thomas Davis (born May 8, 1980) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates. Davis attended Cleveland State Community College, was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 21st round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft, and signed May 18, . He spent his first season as a professional in with the Rookie-level Burlington Athletics, making 10 starts going 4-4 with a 4.40 ERA. Davis elevated himself to prospect status in , going 14-6 with a 2.70 ERA in 27 starts at

title: Bill Davis (baseball)

text: addition to his home run, Davis' 19 total MLB hits also included three doubles in 64 career games played and 105 at bats. He then returned to his hometown of Richfield, Minnesota, where he worked in real estate and banking. Bill Davis (baseball) Arthur Willard Davis (born June 6, 1942 in Graceville, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians from to and the San Diego Padres in . The , Davis batted and threw left-handed, and signed with Cleveland after starring in baseball and basketball at the University of Minnesota. He

title: Erik Davis (baseball)

text: November 6, 2017, and signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on December 18. He became a free agent after the 2018 season. Davis's pitch repertoire consists of a four-seam fastball (94 mph), curveball (78 mph), and changeup (85 mph). Erik Davis (baseball) Erik Randall Davis (born October 8, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Washington Nationals in 2013. Davis attended Mountain View High School in Mountain View, California, and Stanford University. The San Diego Padres selected Davis in the 13th round

title: Blake Davis (baseball)

text: the 2015 season. He became a free agent after the 2015 season. Parents are Samuel and Cynthia Davis, he has one older brother (Bryan) and one older sister (Crissy). He majored in Communications while at Cal State Fullerton. Has two different colored eyes. Lists the Lord as his greatest influence in life. His favorite board game is Settlers of Catan. Married his high school sweetheart Rayanne Bearden Davis on November 13, 2010. Blake Davis (baseball) Blake Jonathan Davis (born December 22, 1983) is a former professional baseball infielder and outfielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the

title: Jonathan Davis (baseball)

text: the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons in July. On September 4, Davis was called-up by the Blue Jays. Jonathan Davis (baseball) Jonathan R. Davis (born May 12, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is ranked 21st on Major League Baseball's 2018 Top 30 Blue Jays prospects list. Davis attended Fairview High School in his hometown of Camden, Arkansas. As a senior, he recorded a .419 batting average with three home runs and 19 stolen bases. Undrafted out of high school, he then attended the University of Central Arkansas, and played

title: Tim Davis (baseball)

text: Tim Davis (baseball) Timothy Howard Davis (born July 14, 1970) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners from -. Davis was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 6th round of the 1992 Major League Baseball Draft out of Florida State University. He was first assigned to the Single-A Appleton Foxes of the Midwest League. In 16 games, he was 10-2 with a 1.85 ERA and 89 strikeouts. This performance earned Davis an All-Star berth and a promotion to the High-A Riverside Pilots. He started on the major league roster and had a 4.01

title: Bill Davis (baseball)

text: Bill Davis (baseball) Arthur Willard Davis (born June 6, 1942 in Graceville, Minnesota) is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians from to and the San Diego Padres in . The , Davis batted and threw left-handed, and signed with Cleveland after starring in baseball and basketball at the University of Minnesota. He began his baseball career in the Double-A Eastern League in 1964, and in his sophomore season he hit 33 home runs, batted .311 and drove in 106 runs for the Triple-A Portland Beavers in 1965. Recalled by Cleveland in September,

title: Jody Davis (baseball)

text: Jody Davis (baseball) Jody Richard Davis (born November 12, 1956) is an American former professional baseball player and current minor league coach. He was a catcher in the Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves from to . He is currently the manager of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in the Cincinnati Reds organization. Davis was selected by the New York Mets in the third round of the 1976 Major League Baseball Draft. In , the Mets traded him to the St. Louis Cardinals and in he was drafted from the Cardinals by the Chicago Cubs in the

title: Mike Davis (baseball)

text: Mike Davis (baseball) Michael Dewayne "Mike" Davis (born June 11, 1959) is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1989 for the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was originally selected by the Athletics in the third round of the 1977 Major League Baseball draft and signed as a free agent with the Dodgers before the 1988 season. Davis was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers team that won the 1988 World Series. He is most remembered as the Dodger who earned the base on balls

title: J. D. Davis

text: seven RBIs. The Astros finished the year with a 101-61 record, and eventually won the 2017 World Series. Davis did not play in the playoffs, but was still on the Astros 40-man roster, giving him a chance to win his first career championship. On March 24, 2018, the Astros announced that Davis had made the Opening Day roster. J. D. Davis Jonathan Gregory Davis (born April 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Davis was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth round of the 2011 Major

title: Austin Davis (baseball)

text: with both Clearwater and the Reading Fightin Phils, pitching to a 6-2 record and a 2.60 ERA in 42 relief appearances between both clubs. He began 2018 with Reading and was promoted to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on June 1. Philadelphia promoted Davis to the major leagues on June 18, 2018. He made his Major League debut on June 20 against the St. Louis Cardinals. He is the first Cal State Bakersfield baseball player to play in Major League Baseball. He finished his first Major League season with a 1-2 record, along with a 4.15 ERA and 38 strikeouts over

title: Khris Davis

text: contributed 110 RBIs, being the first Athletics player to have back-to-back 40 home run seasons. In 2018, his 48 home runs led all of MLB. He also batted .247 for the fourth consecutive season. His 123 RBIs were the second-most in baseball behind J. D. Martinez. Davis was invited by Bobby Magallanes to play for the Mexican team. He planned to represent the country of his mother's birth in the 2017 edition of the World Baseball Classic, but he did not play in the tournament. Davis' father, Rodney, played in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and has served as a

title: D. J. Davis (baseball)

text: 83 games for Dunedin. In the offseason, Davis was assigned to the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League (ABL). Davis spent the entire 2017 season with Dunedin, and batted .258 with two home runs, 33 RBI, and 32 stolen bases. Davis appeared in 36 games for Dunedin in 2018, hitting .239 with two home runs. On June 15, he was released by the Blue Jays organization. Davis's father, Wayne, also played in the Blue Jays organization. D. J. Davis (baseball) Dylan Jaleel Davis (born July 25, 1994) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. Davis

title: Triple Play Baseball

text: Meanwhile the aging PlayStation version got a 7.2 out of 10 despite its many problems remaining unfixed but it did get a rating boost over the previous year due to its robust create a player option and Big League Challenge Mode. Triple Play Baseball Triple Play Baseball is a baseball sports game released for the PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows in 2001. It would be the last game in the "Triple Play series" released for the PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. However it was first game in its series to be released on the PlayStation 2. It features the 2001

title: Why Did I Get Married? (play)

text: Poppy wishes them well and hopes for happiness in their lives and reminds them that God is the answer to everything. They leave followed by Poppy and the play ends. Why Did I Get Married? (play) Why Did I Get Married? is an American play written by Tyler Perry. The version recorded and released on DVD starred Cheryl Pepsii Riley as Sheila, LaVan Davis as Poppy, Donna Stewart as Diana, Tony Grant as Troy and Cordell Moore as Mike. The stage play was adapted into a motion picture by Lionsgate Home Entertainment which opened in theaters on October 12, 2007.

title: Ben Davis (baseball)

text: and two RBIs in 20 games. He was released on June 14. After his release, he again signed with the River Sharks and attempted to make a comeback to Major League Baseball as a pitcher. In November 2008, Davis signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds as a pitcher. He made his pitching debut on April 23 against the Charlotte Stone Crabs tossing a scoreless inning with no hits and one strikeout. Davis injured himself on May 17 and did not return that season. At the end of the season he was 0-1 with a 3.09 ERA with

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: for Montreal before being traded to the Texas Rangers in December 1974. Davis batted just .249 for the Rangers in 42 games in 1975 before finishing the season with the St. Louis Cardinals, batting .291. In 1976 he batted .268 for the San Diego Padres, and then he spent two years in Japan with the Chunichi Dragons and Crown Lighter Lions. A convert to Buddhism, Davis constantly fingered his prayer beads and chanted before games. He played his final major league season with the California Angels in , making two pinch-hitting appearances in the American League Championship Series before retiring.

title: Ben Davis (baseball)

text: four saves in nine games. Davis pitched for the Camden Riversharks for 2010. He announced his retirement from professional baseball on April 16, 2011. Soon after his retirement, Davis began working for CSN Philadelphia, where he is now an analyst for the Phillies Focus show, as well as Phillies Post Game. For the season, he joined the Phillies' broadcast team as an in-game analyst alongside Tom McCarthy, Matt Stairs, Mike Schmidt, and Gregg Murphy. Davis has also made regular appearances on 94 WIP Sports Radio as a co-host in various time slots. Ben Davis (baseball) Mark Christopher "Ben" Davis (born

title: Willie Davis (baseball)

text: bases (281). He batted .309, his third straight season topping .300. For the second time, he posted double-figure totals in doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases. Davis was selected for his first (of two) National League All-Star team in 1971. He was awarded his first (of three) Gold Glove award. Davis won three consecutive Gold Glove awards, 1971 through 1973. He was the first National League outfielder who threw left-handed to be so honored, and just the second in Major League history (the first was Vic Davalillo, who won an American League Gold Glove in 1964). For his career,

title: Tim Davis (baseball)

text: ERA in 42 games. He was demoted to Triple-A Calgary in August where he had a 1.80 ERA in 6 starts. After missing most of the season, he appeared in 40 games for the Mariners in . In , he pitched in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays organization. Tim Davis (baseball) Timothy Howard Davis (born July 14, 1970) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners from -. Davis was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 6th round of the 1992 Major League Baseball Draft out of Florida State University. He was first assigned

title: George Davis (baseball)

text: been angry at him when he died. They had no children. His wife spent $41 to have him buried within a day at nearby Fernwood Cemetery. In a 1995 book, baseball author Bill James referred to Davis as baseball's best player who had not been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Also in 1995, Davis was featured in David Pietrusza's television film "Local Heroes" in the segment "Knocking on Cooperstown's Door." In 1997, baseball researcher Frederick Ivor-Campbell said that Davis was "the most neglected player of the 19th century. He's definitely the best eligible player not in the Hall,

title: Dick Davis (baseball)

text: Dick Davis (baseball) Richard Earl Davis (born September 25, 1953) is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball from 1977 until 1982, primarily as an outfielder. He also played five seasons in Japan with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1984 until 1988. Davis was signed as an amateur free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1972. After several years in the minors, he was called up to the Brewers in July 1977. He split time in the outfield and as a designated hitter for the next four seasons, being used

title: Glenn Davis (baseball)

text: Group, which develops hotels in the southeast region of the country. In 1992, Davis founded The Carpenter's Way home for disadvantaged children in Columbus, Georgia and in 2008 he and his wife helped start the Arebella Home for girls. He currently serves as an elected city councilman for the city of Columbus and owns the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites hotels located in Columbus, Georgia. , or Retrosheet, or Baseball Reference (Minor, Japanese and Independent Leagues), or Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League) Glenn Davis (baseball) Glenn Earle Davis (born March 28, 1961) is a former Major League Baseball first

title: George Davis (baseball)

text: and he's a lot better than a lot of guys already in." Around the same time, Davis was rated the 21st best baseball player of all time in the official baseball encyclopedia, "Total Baseball". Davis was up for a vote before the Hall of Fame's Veterans Committee in 1998. Before the committee voted, sportswriter Dave Anderson wrote an article in "The New York Times" on Davis's Hall of Fame candidacy. He pointed out the work of Cohoes city historian Walt Lipka, which favorably compared Davis to almost all of the shortstops in the Hall of Fame. Anderson supported Davis's election,

title: Wade Davis (baseball)

text: MPH range (topping out at 99 MPH), a cut fastball that averages 92–93 MPH, and a knuckle curve in the mid-80s that he started throwing in 2013. Davis is the second-cousin of former Major League Baseball player Jody Davis. Wade Davis married long-time girlfriend, Katelyn Casey, in November 2009 in her hometown of Marlboro, New York. The couple has two children and three dogs. The couple run a non-profit organization called "Full Kount", which benefits children age 18 and younger who use sports as a positive influence in their lives. Wade Davis (baseball) Wade Allen Davis (born September 7, 1985)

title: Blake Davis (baseball)

text: Blake Davis (baseball) Blake Jonathan Davis (born December 22, 1983) is a former professional baseball infielder and outfielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles. Davis attended Fountain Valley High School in Fountain Valley, California, where he played primarily shortstop and led in the school's hits and assists. Earned first-team All-Sunset League, second-team All-Orange County and second-team All-CIF honors as a senior, when he batted .376 and stole 14 bases to help the Barons to the league title and the CIF quarterfinals. Also a first-team all-league and second-team all-county pick as a junior, when he

title: What the Ancients Did for Us

text: What the Ancients Did for Us What the Ancients Did for Us is a 2005 BBC documentary series presented by Adam Hart-Davis that examines the impact of ancient civilizations on modern society. The series was produced in conjunction with the Open University and is a departure from the previous series not only in that each episode is an hour long rather than half an hour (though heavily edited half-hour versions have also been shown), but also in that it does not concentrate on a single period of history but rather one ancient civilization per episode including the Chinese, the Indians

title: Why Did I Get Married? (play)

text: Why Did I Get Married? (play) Why Did I Get Married? is an American play written by Tyler Perry. The version recorded and released on DVD starred Cheryl Pepsii Riley as Sheila, LaVan Davis as Poppy, Donna Stewart as Diana, Tony Grant as Troy and Cordell Moore as Mike. The stage play was adapted into a motion picture by Lionsgate Home Entertainment which opened in theaters on October 12, 2007. The scenes unfolds with Poppy speaking to his late wife about the state of the cabin in which we find him, and after a premature cessation of cleaning due to

title: Ben Davis (baseball)

text: Ben Davis (baseball) Mark Christopher "Ben" Davis (born March 10, 1977 in Chester, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball player. Davis began his career as a promising catcher, and spent seven seasons between and with San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and the Chicago White Sox at the Major League level. 2001 was the only season in which he was a regular, playing in more than half his team's games. He was nicknamed Big Ben during his time in San Diego because of his tall stature (6'4"). After several seasons in the Minor Leagues, Davis converted to a pitcher in