Guide Note:

Ron Cey is a former all-star third baseman who played for three teams during his seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball: the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics.

Fast Facts:

1. Born: February 15, 1948
2. Birth Place: Tacoma, Washington
3. Full Name: Ronald Charles Cey
4. Six time All-Star
5. 1981 World Series MVP
6. MLB Debut: September 3, 1971
7. Final Game: July 12, 1987
8. Nickname: The Penguin
9. Bats: Right
10. Throws: Right
11. College: Washington State University

A six-time All-Star, the Washington State native earned the nickname "The Penguin" from his former minor league manager Tommy Lasorda for his waddling running style. However, despite this nickname, Cey was no cold bird at the plate. Cey began his career with the Dodgers, where he was part of a fabled infield which included Davey Lopes, Steve Garvey, and Bill Russell. In the 1981 World Series against the rival New York Yankees, Cey shared World Series MVP honors with teammates Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager. In 1983, he began playing for the Cubs, and finished out his career in 1987 as part of the Oakland A's. Cey hit 316 home runs in his career; as of May 2008, he was 101st on the all-time list, just behind George Brett.