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Sundberg graduated from the University Of Iowa . In 1974, he made the rare jump from Class A level baseball to the major leagues with the Rangers.

He was mostly known for being one of the best fielding catchers of all time. He has a .993 all-time Fielding Percentage , and won 6 straight Gold Glove Awards . He completed 145 Double Play s in 1927 games in his career.

Sundberg ended his career with 1493 ).

Sundberg was the first catcher to win 6 American League Gold Gloves, although Bob Boone won 5 in the AL and two more in the NL.

Despite his popularity and success, the Rangers never retired his uniform number–10–which is currently being worn by Michael Young .


HIGHLIGHTS


  • 3-time All-Star (1974, 78, 84)

  • 6-time Gold Glove winner (1976-81)

  • Top 10 in Sacrifice Hit s, three times (1974, 75, 77)