Carney Lansford
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About
15-year veteran third baseman who won a batting title in 1981.
Before Fame
He was drafted directly out of high school by the Anaheim Angels.
Trivia
He anchored third base for the Oakland Athletics during their championship pennant game in the late 1980s.
Family Life
His son Jared followed in his footsteps and was drafted by the Oakland A's in 2005.
Associated With
He played for the Oakland Athletics and usually batted second in the lineup behind Hall of Fame speedster Rickey Henderson.
