Quinton McCracken
Retrosheet key:
mccrq001
Given Name:
Quinton Antoine
Speedy outfielder Quinton McCracken played 12 years in the majors (1995-2006) and was one of the few players since coach Jack Coombs sent 21 to the majors during his 24-year tenure (1929-1952) to come out of Duke University and reach the majors. As he noted in an interview, his physical stature — 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds — led him to choose baseball over football.1
McCracken eventually made the starting lineup... Читать дальше...