Brian Downing
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About
MLB player who hit 275 home runs over his 20-year career with three American League teams.
Before Fame
He was cut from his high school team due to his lack of talent.
Trivia
He started playing left field after he broke his ankle, which limited his ability to move behind home plate as a catcher.
Family Life
He married Cheryl Downing in 1974.
Associated With
He was traded to the Anaheim Angels for slugger Bobby Bonds.