Sid Bream was a professional baseball player who played for three different teams during his career. He was primarily a first baseman, but also played as a designated hitter and outfielder. Bream was known for his strong defensive skills and his ability to hit for power.
Bream began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1983, but he only played in a handful of games before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He spent the next five seasons with the Pirates, where he established himself as a reliable hitter and a solid defensive player. In 1986, Bream hit a career-high 16 home runs and drove in 70 runs, helping the Pirates win the National League East division title.
After the 1990 season, Bream became a free agent and signed with the Atlanta Braves. He played for the Braves for four seasons, during which time he became a fan favorite for his clutch hitting and his role in one of the most memorable moments in Braves history.
In the 1992 National League Championship Series, the Braves faced the Pirates in a seven-game series. In the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7, with the score tied at 2-2 and the bases loaded, Bream hit a slow ground ball to third base. He was not known for his speed, but he managed to beat the throw to first base by a split second, scoring the winning run and sending the Braves to the World Series.
Bream's heroics in the NLCS made him a legend in Atlanta, and he continued to be a productive player for the Braves in the following seasons. He hit a career-high .308 in 1993 and helped the Braves win the National League pennant in 1995.
After the 1995 season, Bream became a free agent again and signed with the Houston Astros. He played one season with the Astros before retiring from baseball in 1995.
Overall, Bream had a solid career as a major league player. He finished with a career batting average of .264, 90 home runs, and 423 runs batted in. He was also a two-time National League All-Star and won two Gold Glove awards for his defensive play. However, he will always be remembered for his clutch hit in the 1992 NLCS, which helped the Braves win their first pennant in 33 years.
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