Orlando Cepeda was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was sometimes called the Babe Ruth of Latin America.
In his first season in 1958, Orlando batted .312 with 25 home runs and 96 runs RBI, led the National League in doubles (38), and was named Rookie of the Year. In 1967, he was named the National League MVP by hitting .325 and driving in 111 RBIs. The Cardinals won the pennant that year and then went on to become World Champions by beating the Red Sox.
Orlando was a 7-time All-Star 1959 through 1964 and also in 1967. He retired in 1975 after hitting a .297 BA with 379 homers and 1365 RBI in 17 seasons. He was also the first designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox.
After retirement, Orlando had a difficult time being inducted in the Baseball Hall of fame because of picking up a shipment of marijuana. With his fans and former teammates campaigning for him he was finally inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999. Orlando was elected by the Hall's Veterans Committee. He joined Roberto Clemente as the only other Puerto Rican in Cooperstown.
Orlando was an ambassador for baseball. He was an honorary spokesman for the Crohn's and Colitis foundation of America, and participated in Athletes against AIDS.
The Giants retired Orlando's number 30. It is displayed on the facing of the upper deck in the left field corner of AT&T Park.
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