Retired professional baseball outfielder and third baseman Art Shamsky played Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1972. Since 2007, Shamsky has served as the manager for the Modi'in Miracle of the Israel Baseball League.
Shamsky is being sued for $11 million by his ex-wife, Kim Shamsky, for claims that he gave her a STD. She also created a website, www.ArtShamskySucks.com, which she intends to use as a safe-sex campaign. The couple divorced after 12 years of marriage in 2006, after which Art claimed that Kim was abusive and threw "temper tantrums".New York Post: Amazin' Ambush!
Baseball Career
- 1960: Geneva RedlegsOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
- 1961: Topeka RedsOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
- 1962: Macon PeachesOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
- 1963-1964: San Diego Padres (AAA)Official Site: Art Shamsky Bio
- 1965-1967: Cincinnati RedsOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
- 1968-1971: New York MetsOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
- 1969: Won the World SeriesOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
- 1972: Chicago CubsOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
- 1972: Oakland AthleticsOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
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Two daughters, five grandchildrenOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
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Released a book, The Magnificent Seasons, in 2004Official Site: Art Shamsky Bio
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Served as a broadcaster for the New York Mets in 1979, 1980 and 1981Official Site: Art Shamsky Bio
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First Reds' player to hit two extra-inning home runs in one gameOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
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Only MLB player to hit three home runs in a game and not be in the starting lineupOfficial Site: Art Shamsky Bio
