Andre Nolan Dawson (The Hawk)

Position: Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: July 10, 1954 in Miami, FL
High School: Southwest Miami HS (Miami, FL)
School: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Tallahassee, FL)
Drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 11th round of the 1975 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 11, 1976 (Age 22)   vs. PIT 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Expos/Cubs/RedSox/Marlins 1976-1996
Agents: Dick Moss,Steve Fehr, previously: Nick Buoniconti [*]
Final Game: September 29, 1996 (Age 42)   vs. HOU 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 2010 (420/539 ballots).
   View Andre Dawson Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
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