My uncle pitched 12 years with the MLB.
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Drafted by the Braves, asked for a trade because Bob Gibson (the pitching coach for the Braves at the time) wanted him to change his mechanics. Ended up getting traded to the Cardinals where he was one of their main relievers for years and pitched in 2 World Series'. Then finished with the Blue Jays where he won a WS with them and got a ring.
He's still recognized when he goes out in public sometimes in the St. Louis area. He's a legend in The Dalles. He went to U of P and was drafted 3rd in 81' draft behind Daryl Strawberry and some other dude.
Have a couple other cousins that played minor league ball.
Also, my mom grew up right next to AC Green in North Portland and was really good friends with him and his brother.