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Andre Thornton

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The Resume

    (August 13, 1949- )
    Born in Tuskegee, Alabama
    First baseman/designated hitter for the Chicago Cubs (1973-76), Montreal Expos (1976) and the Cleveland Indians (1977-87)
    Roberto Clemente Award winner (1979)
    American League Silver Slugger Award winner (1984)
    Author of the book 'Triumph Born of Tragedy'

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname was 'Thunder.'
    He was traded twice during the 1976 calendar year.
    He missed the entire 1980 season as a result of a serious knee injury.
    He spent the majority of his career on a horrendous Indians team that struggled to be competitive.
    He holds the distinction of having more career walks then strikeouts.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He and his oldest son survived a car accident, which sadly claimed the lives of his daughter and first wife.
    He earned NL All-Rookie team honors during his first full season with the Cubs (1974).
    His trade to Cleveland was considered one of the greatest steals in the history of the Indians/Guardians franchise.
    He was considered the face of the Indians during one of the franchise's leanest periods.
    He flourished in the designated hitter's role upon returning from injury.

Credit: Eddie Burphy


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying