Raymond Lewis Lankford

Position: Centerfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: June 5, 1967 in Los Angeles, CA
School: Modesto Junior College (Modesto, CA)
Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 3rd round of the 1987 amateur draft.
Signed June 3, 1987. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 21, 1990 (Age 23)   vs. ATL 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 SB
Teams (by GP): Cardinals/Padres 1990-2004
Agents: Jeff Moorad [*]
Final Game: October 3, 2004 (Age 37)   vs. MIL 1 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB
Relatives: Nephew of Carl Nichols
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