Paul Blair
From BR Bullpen
1965 Topps
Paul L D Blair (Motormouth)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 171 lb.
- School East Los Angeles Junior College
- Debut September 9, 1964
- Final Game June 20, 1980
- Born February 1, 1944 in Cushing, OK USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Outfielder Paul Blair was best known for his defensive abilities. He won two World Championships with the Baltimore Orioles and in 1977 joined the New York Yankees, where he won two more World Series titles. In 1989, he played for the Gold Coast Suns of the Senior Professional Baseball Association and hit .200 in 17 games with the club.
Blair was the head coach at Fordham University in 1983. He was later the coach at Coppin State College beginning in 1998.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time AL All-Star (1969 & 1973)
- 8-time AL Gold Glove Winner (1967 & 1969-1975)
- AL Triples Leader (1967)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1969)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1969)
- Won four World Series with the Baltimore Orioles (1966 & 1970) and the New York Yankees (1977 & 1978)
