Orlando Cepeda is a former Major League Baseball player. Considered one of the better hitters of his generation, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.
Fast Facts:
- Born: September 17, 1937 in Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Birth name: Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes
- His father was a baseball legend in Puerto Rico
- Nicknames are Peruchin, Baby Bull and Cha-cha
- Was a 7 time All-Star
- Arrested twice on drug charges since his retirement from Major League Baseball
- Known nationally for humanitarian efforts as an ambassador for baseball
Orlando Cepeda Vital Stats
- Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 210 lbs.
- Rookie Year: 1958
Orlando Cepeda Timeline
September 17, 1937: Born
1958: Rookie of the Year
1958-1966: Played for the San Francisco Giants
1966-1968: Played for the St. Louis Cardinals
1967: Won the National League Most Valuable Player and helped Cardinals win the World Series
1969-1972: Played for the Atlanta Braves
1973: Played for the Boston Red Sox
1974: Played for the Kansas City Royals
1975: Arrested on drug charges
1999: Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
2001: Won the Ernie Banks Positive Image Lifetime Achievement Award
2006: Society for American Baseball Research named the Puerto Rico chapter after him
Orlando Cepeda Merchandise
Amazon.com: Orlando Cepeda Merchandise
Grandstand Sports Memorabilia: Orlando Cepeda Memorabilia
AllPosters.com: Orlando Cepeda Posters
Google Product Search: Orlando Cepeda
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