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Luis Gonzalez

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Luis Gonzalez is a retired American professional baseball outfielder whose Major League Baseball career included extended service with the Arizona Diamondbacks. A left-handed hitter, he recorded 57 home runs in 2001 and was selected to five All-Star teams while playing for Arizona. He is closely associated with his walk-off single against Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, which secured the franchise's first championship.

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What team is Luis Gonzalez best known for?

Luis Gonzalez is best known for his long run with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He helped Arizona win the 2001 World Series.

How many home runs did Luis Gonzalez hit in 2001?

He hit 57 home runs during the 2001 season. That was the highest single-season total of his MLB career.

How many All-Star selections did Luis Gonzalez receive?

Gonzalez was selected to five All-Star teams. He was a left-handed-hitting outfielder.

When did Luis Gonzalez play professional baseball?

His MLB career ran mainly from the late 1980s through 2008. He played for teams including the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and Arizona Diamondbacks.