Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).
He played seven seasons with Seattle Mariners, three seasons with the Texas Rangers and twelve seasons with the New York Yankees. Rodriguez began his professional career as one of the sport's most highly touted prospects, and is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Celebrities Pay Tribute To Kobe & Gianna Bryant on The One Year Anniversary of Their Deaths
justjared.comMany stars have paid tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant, who passed away in a tragic helicopter accident one year ago today.
The crash, which shocked the world and was just the start of a dismal year, also claimed the lives of seven others: John Altobelli, an Orange Coast College baseball coach; Keri Altobelli, his wife; Alyssa Altobelli, their daughter; Christina Mauser, a basketball coach at Kobe’s Mamba Sports Academy; Payton Chester, a player on the Academy’s team, Sarah Chester, her mother; and Ara Zobayan, the pilot. Alex Rodriguez was one of the first. “I can’t believe it’s been one year since we experienced the tragic loss of my brother, my friend, Kobe Bryant.
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