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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2021 · 19 MIN

Mr. Kenny Lofton on Major League Baseball and Bob Feller

from American Valor Podcast · host Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation

Cleveland Indians Hall of Famer Mr. Kenny Lofton shares stories from his seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball, including stealing bases, Omar Visquel, Frank Thomas, Albert Belle, and Bob Feller. Also hear about Mr. Lofton’s endeavors since retiring from baseball in 2007, including producing movies through FilmPool Inc. and starting and supporting the Still Got Game Foundation.Lofton attended the University of Arizona on a basketball scholarship. The Wildcats made it to the Final Four in 1988. Lofton made 11 postseason appearances, including World Series appearances in 1995 and 2002 with the Indians and Giants, respectively. From 2001 to 2007, Lofton did not spend more than one consecutive season with a team. For his career, the Indians were the only team he played with for longer than one season and the only franchise he played for more than once. Lofton played ​9 1⁄2 seasons with the Indians, helping the organization win six division titles. In 2010, he was inducted into the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame. During his professional baseball career, Lofton's single-season stolen base count led the American League (AL) on five occasions and all of Major League Baseball (MLB) three times. In 1994, he led the American League in hits. Lofton broke Ricky Henderson's record of 33 career postseason stolen bases during the 2007 postseason. Of his base running, Frank White said, "Lofton has out-thought a lot of major-league players" and later, "a smart, complete baseball player" (Wikipedia).Still Got Game FoundationKenny Lofton baseball statisticsFilmPool IncBob Feller Act of Valor Award FoundationHosts: Tyler Buchholz and Colin KirkSpecial thanks to Nathaniel Cameron and Jack MetcalfeSupport the show

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Cleveland Indians Hall of Famer Mr. Kenny Lofton shares stories from his seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball, including stealing bases, Omar Visquel, Frank Thomas, Albert Belle, and Bob Feller. Also hear about Mr. Lofton’s endeavors since retiring from baseball in 2007, including producing movies through FilmPool Inc. and starting and supporting the Still Got Game Foundation. Lofton attended the University of Arizona on a basketball scholarship. The Wildcats made it to the Final Four ...

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