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Fun Facts About Paul Molitor: The Hall of Fame Infielder

Paul Molitor is a legendary infielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 21 seasons. From his impressive stats to his World Series win, here are some fun facts about this Hall of Fame player.

1. A Minnesota Native

Molitor was born on August 22, 1956, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota before being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1977.

2. All-Star Career

Molitor had an exceptional career in MLB, earning seven All-Star selections and four Silver Slugger awards.

3. World Series Champion

In 1993, Molitor won a World Series championship with the Toronto Blue Jays. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the series after hitting .500 with two home runs and eight RBIs.

4. Hall of Fame Inductee

In 2004, Molitor was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He was elected on his first ballot and received over 85% of the votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

5. Coaching Career

After retiring as a player, Molitor became a coach for several teams including the Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins. He also served as manager for the Twins from 2015-2018.

6. Charity Work

Molitor is known for his charitable work off the field. He has been involved with organizations such as Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota and Feed My Starving Children.

7. Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2017, Molitor received the Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred for his contributions to baseball both on and off the field.

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