Baseball player, born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. When playing for Bradley University and Triton College in Illinois, he was scouted and drafted by the MLB team Minnesota Twins in 1982, remaining with them for the whole of his career. A popular player, he became a 10-time All-Star outfielder who helped the Twins to two World Series wins (1987, 1991). Problems with glaucoma brought his retirement in 1996. During his career he made 2304 hits, 207 home runs, and had a batting average of .318 but was also a standout in the field, winning six Golden Gloves. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.