Happy 50th birthday to former All-Star, Marquis Grissom. Grissom was a terrific ballplayer who lasted in the majors from 1989--2005. The early part of his career was spent with the Expos where he was a two time all-star.
His other achievements included a two time national league leader in stolen bases, four Gold Gloves, and the 1997 ALC MVP with the Indians.
He is today's recipient of the Baseball Birthday Quote of the Day,
"He doesn't make any mistakes on the bases. He always gets what he supposed to."
--Bill Virdon, on the great base running of Grissom
Dan Plesac, Stan Papi and Joe Sparma were all born on February 4th. Other notable players born today include Doug Fister, Chris Bando, and Gary Allenson. Of all the players born on this day, the only one to play in the all-star game was Dan Plesac. He did it three times.
Dan Plesac
Born--2/4/62
"No pitcher in baseball pitched better than a healthy Dan Plesac."
--Tom Trebelhorn
Joe Sparma
Born--2/4/42
"Joe's thinking like a pitcher, not like a guy throwing a ball through a brick wall."
--Bill Freehan
Stan Papi
Born--2/4/51
"I've never heard a crowd in the big leagues ever clap for me before. On Opening Day, when I was with Boston, I got a standing boo."
--Stan Papi, on playing for the Expos
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