Doug Rader Baseball player

Douglas Lee Rader (born July 30, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois), nicknamed "The Red Rooster", is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who was known primarily for his defensive ability, winning five straight Gold Glove Awards from 1970 to 1974.Rader's career lasted from 1967 to 1977. He played for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays. He later managed the Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and California Angels between 1983 and 1991.Also nicknamed "Rojo", Rader earned his nickname "The Red Rooster" from the thick head of red hair which always protruded from under his cap. Rader attended Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois, and Illinois Wesleyan University.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 30, 1944
Birth place
Chicago , Illinois

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Baseball player

Career startJuly 31, 1967
Career endOctober 02, 1977
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former teams
Houston Astros
Toronto Blue Jays
position
Third baseman
teams
Chicago White Sox
Houston Astros
San Diego Padres
Texas Rangers (baseball)
Toronto Blue Jays
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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Doug Rader on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1068656/1/index.htm