In all five years from 1967 to 1971 Cesar Tovar had seasons that were good enough to get him MVP votes. I was too young to appreciate it at the time, but that is impressive.
He was quite a versatile player who appeared frequently at all outfield positions, 2B, SS and 3B. He even added 90 games at DH late in his career.
In a previous post - Tovar Plays All Nine Positions - Tovar's game where he played all nine positions is mentioned.
1971 Rating -- 4 comment -- a good player, but I know NL players better.
2015 Rating -- 6 comment -- You are either in the Hall of Fame or you are a common. Local interest is the only thing in between it seems. 1971s sure are nice if in good shape.
He continued playing winter ball in his native Venezuela and in Mexico long after his last MLB game. In all he played 26 years in the winter league, retiring at age 45.
Tovar died of cancer in 1994 at age 54.
He continued playing winter ball in his native Venezuela and in Mexico long after his last MLB game. In all he played 26 years in the winter league, retiring at age 45.
Tovar died of cancer in 1994 at age 54.
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