Danny Ainge Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and Centerfielder Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-4, 175lb (193cm, 79kg) Born: March 17, 1959 in Eugene, OR Draft: Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th round of the 1977 MLB June Amateur Draft from North Eugene HS (Eugene, OR). High School: North Eugene HS (Eugene, OR) School: Brigham Young University (Provo, UT) Debut: May 21, 1979 (14,184th in major league history) vs. CLE 4…
November 27, 1981 The Blue Jays release infielder Danny Ainge. The would be two sport star focuses on Basketball and becomes a world champion, an all star and famously bit a tree. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!” subscribe_button=”Join us!”…
1981 – Toronto Blue Jays 3B and All-American basketball player Danny Ainge drives the length of the court for a lay-up with two seconds to play, giving Brigham Young University a 51-50 upset victory over seventh-ranked University of Notre Dame in the NCAA East Regional semifinals. Ainge will hit .187 in 86 games for Toronto this season, retire, then sign to play for the NBA Boston Celtics.
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