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New York Yankees Traded Bobby Bonds for Two World Championships

Bonds was one of baseball's most exciting and spectacular players.

Many thought that he was going to be the next Willie Mays, but not even Bobby's son could match the great Willie.

Bonds (the father) could hit, steal bases, lead off games with home runs and run down most fly balls.

The New York Yankees had finished second in 1974, a mere two games behind the Baltimore Orioles. Owner George Steinbrenner thought that Bobby Bonds would put the Yankees over the top in 1975.

Mr. Steinbrenner sent favorite Bobby Murcer to the San Francisco Giants for Bobby Bonds.

In his only season with the Yankees, Bonds hit .270 with 32 home runs, 85 RBIs and 30 stolen bases in 47 attempts. The Yankees finished a distant third, 12 games ...

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