Andre Dawson is a former Major League Baseball player. He has 438 home runs in his 21-year career.

In 2009, Andre Dawson is in his ninth year of eligibility for the Hall of Fame. He is considered by baseball writers as one of the favorites in the 2009 Hall of Fame class to be elected. CBS Sports: Upon further review, Hawk belongs in Cooperstown (December 30, 2008)

Andre Dawson was drafted by the Montreal Expos on June 3, 1975. He played with the Montreal Expos, the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago Cubs and for the Florida Marlins. In his career, Dawson was named the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1977, was an eight time Gold Glove winner and eight time All-Star. He won the National League MVP in 1987 and the first player in MLB to win the MVP Award playing for a last-placed team.MLB.com: Dawson looks again to soar into Hall (December 28, 2008)

• "No player in baseball history worked harder, suffered more or did it better than Andre Dawson. He's the best I've ever seen.I watched him win an MVP for a last-place team in 1987, and it was the most unbelievable thing I've ever seen in baseball. He did it the right way, the natural way, and he did it in the field and on the bases and in every way, and I hope he will stand up here someday."—Ryne SandbergMLB.com: Dawson looks again to soar into Hall (December 28, 2008) former teammate

• "When you hit a home run off Nolan Ryan, he meets you at third base. But when Andre hit one, he stayed near the mound and waited for the ball. That impressed me a lot. That's respect."— Shawon DunstonMLB.com: Dawson looks again to soar into Hall (December 28, 2008) former teammate

• "We all respect the way he played and the way he played even when he wasn't 100 percent. Talk to any player who saw him play or played with him or against him, and they don't understand why he isn't in the Hall of Fame."—Tony PerezMLB.com: Dawson looks again to soar into Hall (December 28, 2008), former player

• Baseball-Reference: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 195 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1976

• 1954: Born on July 10 in Miami, Florida

• 1975: Drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 11th round amateur draft

• 1976-1986: Played for the Montreal Expos

• 1987: Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago Cubs

• 1987-1992: Played for the Cubs

• 1992: Signed as free Agent with the Boston Red Sox on December 9

• 1993-1994: Played for the Red Sox

• 1995: Granted Free Agency

• 1996: Signed as a Free Agent with the Florida Marlins

• 1996: Final Game on September 29