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Gookie
Dawkins
Shortstop
Birthdate
12/5/1979
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Newberry, SC
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Position
Shortstop
Birthdate
12/5/1979
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Newberry, SC
Debut Year
1999
Career History
Kansas City Royals
2003-2003 (1 Season)
Cincinnati Reds
1999-2000, 2002-2002 (3 Seasons)
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