Luis Emilio Gonzalez, nicknamed "Gonzo", is an American former baseball outfielder who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven teams. Gonzalez spent his best years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was one of the most popular players in the organization's history. His game-winning hit in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series against New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera clinched the Diamondbacks' first and only World Series championship. Gonzalez was a five-time All-Star and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2001. In addition to good power, Gonzalez was known as an exceptional gap hitter. His 596 career doubles currently rank 19th on the all-time MLB list.
Luis Gonzalez, American baseball player
On September 3, in the year 1967, Luis Gonzalez, American baseball player. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 3, one of 429 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Luis Gonzalez (outfielder, born 1967). Learn more below.
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- This event took place on September 3, 1967 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 29 August 2026.
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