Marquis Grissom
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Marquis Deon Grissom ("Grip")
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 190 lb.
- School Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Debut August 22, 1989
- Final Game July 31, 2005
- Born April 17, 1967 in Atlanta, GA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Marquis Grissom scored the winning run in game three of the 1997 American League Championship Series when his former teammate, Baltimore's Lenny Webster, misplayed a Randy Myers pitch. The play was officially scored a steal of home. On July 9, 1998, he tied a career high with 5 RBI. Grissom officially retired on March 28, 2006, while in camp with the Chicago Cubs.
His brother, Antonio Grissom, played several seasons in the minors.
In 1988, Grissom was 9-3 with a 2.40 ERA as a pitcher, and hit .448 with 12 HR as an outfielder in college.
[edit] Quotes
- "He doesn't think he can be thrown out, which is why he's the best base stealer in the game,"-Tommy Harper.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1993 & 1994)
- 1997 ALCS MVP
- 4-time NL Gold Glove Winner (1993-1996)
- NL At Bats Leader (1992)
- 2-time NL Stolen Bases Leader (1991 & 1992)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 5 (1996, 1999, 2001, 2003 & 2004)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1993 & 1996)
- 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (1996)
- 50 Stolen Bases Seasons: 3 (1991-1993)
- Won a World Series with the Atlanta Braves in 1995
[edit] Further Reading
- Danny Gallagher: "Grissom's career up and down" in Remembering the Montreal Expos, Scoop Press, Toronto, ON, 2005, pp. 206-208.
