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Craig Biggio’s career coming to an end
By Cindy Ferguson
Houston Astros’s infielder Craig Biggio is planning on ending his 20th consecutive season with the team at the end of the 2007 Major League Baseball season being the longest tenured player in franchise history.
Craig Biggio became part of the 3,000 hit club on June 28, 2007 also becoming the 27th baseball player to do so and the first Astros player to reach that number of hits while still playing for the team.
Biggio is the only player in major league history with 600 doubles, 250 homers, 3,000 hits, 400 steals and a career .282 hitter, which led him to be introduced into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. He as well led the Astros to four division titles, the team's first NL pennant and trip to the World Series in 2005.
He was not just any baseball player but in addition to his two decades with the Astros, Biggio is known in the city as much for his charitable work as for his play. He has been the national spokesman and fundraiser for the Sunshine Kids Foundation, which helps children with cancer, for more than a decade.
The 41 year old pro feels he has done all he can on the field and that there would be no better moment for him to say farewell to teammates and fans. He also stated that he has no regrets and assures he has done his best.
Although he is sad to leave and says he will deeply miss putting on his uniform everyday he is seeking to spend more time with his wife and children.
About the Author
Cindy Ferguson is a high-ranking sports writer in the Football Betting industry. To view more of her exceptional work; visit the sports betting archives.
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