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Today in 1992, at 40 years old, the - The Players' Tribune
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Dave Winfield - Wikipedia
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On this date in 1980: Dave Winfield signs richest contract in sports history
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Padres history (June 5): Dave Winfield's fast track to San Diego - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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One player, four drafts: The remarkable tale of Dave Winfield's draft history
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50th anniversay: Dave Winfield's MLB debut for Padres - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Baseball In Pics on X: Dave Winfield becomes the highest-paid player in baseball when he signs a 10-year, $15 million contract with the Yankees, December 15, 1980. / X
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