| Don Kessinger | |
|---|---|
 Kessinger in 1973 | |
| Shortstop / Manager | |
| Born: July 17, 1942 Forrest City, Arkansas, U.S. | |
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 7, 1964, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 31, 1979, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .252 |
| Home runs | 14 |
| Runs batted in | 527 |
| Managerial record | 46–60 |
| Winning % | .434 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| As player
As manager | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Donald Eulon Kessinger (born July 17, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player and manager.[1] He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop from 1964 to 1979, most prominently as a member of the Chicago Cubs, where he was a six-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove Award winner. He ended his career playing for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox.[1]
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Kessinger was considered one of the best shortstops in baseball.[2] For nine consecutive seasons he formed a productive middle-infield partnership with second baseman Glenn Beckert. He is also notable for being the last player-manager in American League history.[3]
- ^ a b "Don Kessinger Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
- ^ Furlong, William (October 1969). "Don Kessinger- Is He Best Shortstop in the Majors?". Baseball Digest.
- ^ "White Sox name Don Kessinger player-manager". Wilmington Morning Star. Associated Press. October 20, 1978. p. 1. Retrieved January 11, 2011.