Duke Snider was an American professional baseball player who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a two-time All-Star and was known as one of the best center fielders of his time.

Snider was born in Los Angeles in 1926 and began his professional career in 1947 when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. He made his major league debut in 1948 and quickly established himself as one of the best players in the National League. He was a powerful hitter and had a great throwing arm. He was a key member of the Dodgers teams that won the National League pennant in 1949, 1952, 1953, 1955, and 1956.

Snider was a two-time All-Star and was named the National League MVP in 1955. He was also a four-time home run champion and was a member of the National League All-Star team eight times. He was also selected to the All-Star team in 1959 when the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles.

Snider was a key member of the Dodgers teams that won the World Series in 1955 and 1959. He was also a member of the Dodgers teams that lost the World Series in 1952, 1953, and 1956. He was known for his clutch hitting and was one of the most feared hitters in the National League.

Snider retired in 1964 after playing for the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets. He finished his career with 407 home runs and 1,333 RBIs. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.

Duke Snider was one of the most talented and feared hitters of his era. He was a two-time All-Star and a four-time home run champion. He was a key member of the Dodgers teams that won five National League pennants and two World Series titles. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980 and will always be remembered as one of the greatest players of his era.

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