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Sr., José Cruz, was born on August 8, 1947 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
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José Cruz Sr.
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José Cruz, Sr., Puerto Rican professional baseball coach, retired professional baseball player. Achievements include leading the National League in: sacrafice flies (10), 1977, 1984, hits (189), 1983. Named to National League All-Star Team, MLB, 1980, 1985; recipient Silver Slugger award, 1983, 1984.
Career
Outfielder St. Louis Cardinals, 1971-1974, Houston Astros, 1975—1987, first base coach, assistant coach, since 1997. Outfielder New York Yankees, 1988. Retired, 1988.
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Connections
Married Zoraida Cruz. Children: Jose Javier, Jose Cheito, Shakira, Jose Enrique.
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Nationality
Puerto Rican