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Buster McDowell | ![]() Retired (1973, Age 37) |
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CAREER | BIOGRAPHICAL DATA | ||||
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AVG | .279 | Total Rating | ![]() |
Bats/Throws | R/R | |
OPS | .810 | Status | Deceased (2029) | Option Years | 0
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H | 2260 | Age at Death | 93 | Date of Birth | 01-16-1936 | |
HR | 334 | Drafted | Round 1, Pick 4 (1954) |
Majors Svc Time | 16 years (91 games) |
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RBI | 1320 | |||||
SB | 165 |
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Year | League | Award |
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1958 | NL | Rookie of the Year |
1962 | NL | All Star Starter (C) |
1966 | NL | All Star Starter (RF) |
1968 | NL | All Star Starter (LF) |
1970 | NL | All Star Reserve (OF); Gold Glove (LF) |
Date | Transaction |
1973-11-01 | Buster McDowell has retired from the Chicago Cubs |
1961-07-21 | Buster McDowell of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 17 days. |
1958-04-01 | The Chicago Cubs have promoted Frank Lyons to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Justin Meoli to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Francisco Pinero to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Buster McDowell to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have designated Harry Lewis for assignment. |
1957-11-01 | The Chicago Cubs have sent Buster McDowell to the minors. |
1957-10-02 | The Chicago Cubs have promoted Buster McDowell to the major league team. |
1957-07-31 | The Chicago Cubs have sent Buster McDowell to the minors. |
1957-06-25 | The Chicago Cubs have promoted Buster McDowell to the major league team. |
1954-04-01 | The Chicago Cubs have renamed Adam McDowell to Buster McDowell. |
1951-04-23 | Trade #1216143 has been completed between the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota PULSE. The Minnesota PULSE receive Draft Pick 1953 Round 2 CHN (LARRY PRESTOR), Draft Pick 1954 Round 1 CHN (O. G. MUGBONE) from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Draft Pick 1954 Round 1 MIN (Buster McDowell). |