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Ron Blomberg

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1969-1978 (1969-1978)
Proper Name
Ronald Mark Blomberg
Nickname
Boomer
Positions
DH (178) ... 1B (142) ... OF (79) ... RF (1)
Height / Weight
6-1 / 205
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Birthdate
August 23,1948   Age:  77.149
Place
Atlanta, Georgia
High School
Druid Hills (Atlanta,GA)
Colleges
Georgia Perimeter College (Atlanta,GA)
Drafted/Signed
1967-1-1-New York Yankees
Signing Bonus
$ 65,000
MLB Debut
September 10,1969
Contract Info
1978-1981 ($0.6m)
MLBAM ID
111109
Retrosheet#
blomr101
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[1967] 1st Round Draft Pick (#1 overall) by the New York Yankees   [1973] Became first DH in MLB history on April 6 when he walked against Luis Tiant in 1st inning   [1977] Did not play due to knee surgery
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196711June-RegNew York YankeesYes 1BHSGADruid Hills (Atlanta,GA)HSHShsPremiumPremium 1st player drafted out of this high school
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