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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
AGE: 37
POSITION: Outfielder
BIRTHPLACE: Tampa, FL
RESIDES: Scottsdale, AZ
COLLEGE: University of South Alabama
PERSONAL: Wife Christine, 1 son & 2 daughters
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An
active member of Arizona’s community, Luis Gonzalez
is known for making substantial contributions of money
and volunteerism. A few of his favorite organizations
are: Kids Going Gonzo for School, Arizona Quest for Kids,
Make-A-Wish Foundation, Phoenix Family Museum, Boys and
Girls Clubs, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Sunshine
Acres, Phoenix Fire Department, Brain Injury Foundation,
and more. Since arriving in Arizona, he has established
a franchise record for player appearances, averaging 40
per year. Some of his appearances have been: Teach for
America Week, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Governor’s
Office for Children, Arizona Department of Housing, Little
League, along with numerous schools, after school programs
and youth clubs. He currently serves on the President’s
Council of Service and Civic Participation and the Arizona
Governor’s Council on Health, Physical Fitness and
Sports. In 2002, he was selected to be the Grand Marshall
of the Fiesta Bowl Parade. In 2004, Luis contributed and
generated $396,000 for local philanthropic organizations.
Since becoming a Diamondback in 1999, he has generated
more than $1,000,000 for Arizona’s charitable groups
and volunteered more than 1,000 hours.
In
2,035 Major League games, Luis Gonzalez has 2,094 hits
and almost 300 home runs. He is a Hall of Fame member
of both his high school and college.
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