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Tim Raines

Athlete

Timothy Raines Sr., nicknamed "Rock", is an American professional baseball coach and former player. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball for six teams from 1979 to 2002 and was best known for his 13 seasons with the Montreal Expos. A seven-time All-Star, four-time stolen base champion, and National League batting champion, Raines is regarded as one of the best leadoff hitters and baserunners in baseball history. In 2013, Raines began working in the Toronto Blue Jays organization as a roving outfield and baserunning instructor. In 2017, Raines was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Notable For

American baseball player

Tim Raines's Historical Timeline

  1. Tim Raines is born

    Tim Raines athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1960-09-16. Timothy Raines Sr., nicknamed "Rock", is an American professional baseball coach and former player.

  2. MLB outfielder Tim Raines (20) weds his high school sweetheart Virginia Hilton

    MLB outfielder Tim Raines (20) weds his high school sweetheart Virginia Hilton

  3. Tim Raines is the first since Ty Cobb to steal 70 bases and drive in 70 runs

    Tim Raines is the first since Ty Cobb to steal 70 bases and drive in 70 runs

  4. Tim Raines is the first player with four consecutive 70-stolen-base seasons

    Timothy Raines Sr., nicknamed "Rock", is an American professional baseball coach and former player.

  5. Expos trade Tim Raines to the White Sox for Iván Calderón and Barry Jones

    Timothy Raines Sr., nicknamed "Rock", is an American professional baseball coach and former player.

  6. New York Yankees Tim Raines, Derek Jeter, and Paul O'Neill are the first to hit three home runs consecutively in the pos

    New York Yankees Tim Raines, Derek Jeter, and Paul O'Neill are the first to hit three home runs consecutively in the postseason in an 8-6 win over the Cleveland Indians

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tim Raines born?
Tim Raines was born on 1960-09-16.
What is Tim Raines known for?
American baseball player
What historical events involved Tim Raines?
Tim Raines was involved in 6 recorded historical events, including Tim Raines is born, MLB outfielder Tim Raines (20) weds his high school sweetheart Virginia Hilton, Tim Raines is the first since Ty Cobb to steal 70 bases and drive in 70 runs.

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