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David Arthur “King Kong” Kingman (Born in Pendleton, OR on December 21, 1948-) was one of Major League’s most dangerous hitters of the 1970s and 1980s, and holds the unenviable distinction of being the first player to hit 400 or more career home runs without gaining election – or even serious consideration for entry – to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The California Angels drafted Kingman out of high school in the 1967 Major League Baseball Draft, and the Baltimore Orioles drafted him in the first round of the 1968 Draft, but he instead opted to play ball at the University of Southern California. The San Francisco Giants picked Kingman in the first round (1st pick) of the 1970 amateur draft. He spent relatively uneventful seasons with the Giants (1071-1974), New York Mets (1975-1977, 1981-1983), San Diego Padres (1977), California Angels (1977), and New York Yankees (1977) before gaining prominence with the Chicago Cubs (1978-1980). His best season came while playing on Chicago’s Northside, batting .288 with 115 RBI and leading the National League with 48 home runs. He finished his career with the Oakland Athletics (1984-1986), being named the 1984 American League Comeback Player of the Year. Having played left field, first base, and served as a designated hitter, Kingman was a two-time National League Home Run Champion and three-time All-Star, retiring with a .236 batting average, 1,210 RBI and 442 career home runs.
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