William “Bill” White, born on January 28, 1934, in Lakewood, Ohio, was a standout Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. Over his career, he played in 1,673 games and recorded 1,706 hits with a .286 batting average. He won the Gold Glove Award in 1960 and 1966. After retiring, White made history as the first African American president of the National League, serving from 1989 to 1994.
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