by Jeff Sanders | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
On this date in 1973, the Padres drafted Dave Winfield with the fourth overall pick and sent him directly to the majors … for good By JEFF SANDERS JUNE 5, 2020 7:10 AM Perhaps no draftee has ever had as much leverage as Dave Winfield when the Padres made the...
by Joe Lemire | Apr 14, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
By Joe Lemire April 14, 2020 At the MLB Players Association’s executive board meeting two years ago outside Dallas, Dave Winfield noticed an unusual piece of equipment in the corner of the room. A black metallic handle extended from a long blue arm that was attached...
by P. R. Turner | Feb 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
MLBPA (@MLB_PLAYERS)2/25/20, 3:24 PMDave Winfield, a multi-sport athlete at the University of Minnesota, focused on baseball in 1973 and never looked back. He began his pro career in a Padres’ uniform and never spent a day in the minors. He finished with 3,110...
by P. R. Turner | Dec 17, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Submitted photos(l-r, top to bottom) Eric Lagos, Majeur Tucker, Rajiv Redd, Gyru Thor, Eva Langenbrunner, Doua Neng Lor, Amisa Jones, Ntxhee Sua Vang, Seith Zeitchick and Lia Wallace The annual Winfield Awards Banquet will be held Sunday, June 2 at the...
by Matt Ferenchick | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Four Yankees not only played at a high level on the diamond, but also did so on the hardwood. Baseball and football is the most common combination that two-sport athletes have found success in. It makes sense. There’s only a slight overlap in seasons. In any levels...
