Harold Abraham McRae is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals.
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16 Facts About Hal McRae
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Hal McRae is the father of former major league outfielder Brian McRae.
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Hal McRae was selected by the Reds in the 6th round of the 1965 draft with the 117th overall pick.
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In spring training 1969, Hal McRae came to the Reds' camp with his leg still in a cast from the fracture.
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Hal McRae learned that he had to want to recover before he'd really be able to.
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Hal McRae believes that if a guy is hurt and can't play, he's dead to the club, so Hal McRae shoots him and kills him.
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Hal McRae was traded along with Wayne Simpson to the Royals for Roger Nelson and Richie Scheinblum on December 1,1972.
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Hal McRae developed as a consistent designated hitter in the American League.
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Hal McRae confronted Twins manager Gene Mauch on the field, with both being restrained by players and umpires.
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Hal McRae accused Mauch of racism for allegedly ordering left fielder Steve Brye to let Brett's fly ball drop in front of him.
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Hal McRae's claim was declared unsubstantiated by a post-season league investigation.
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In 1982, Hal McRae had another outstanding year as he led the majors with 46 doubles and 133 RBI.
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Hal McRae served as hitting coach for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and St Louis Cardinals.
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Hal McRae, who won a World Series ring playing for Kansas City against the Cardinals in 1985, won a ring as a coach for the Cardinals when they defeated the Detroit Tigers in the 2006 World Series, four games to one.
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Hal McRae's managing career is most memorable because of a tantrum he threw as Royals' manager in 1993 early in the season while being interviewed by reporters after a Royals loss.
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Hal McRae was not fired and continued to manage after the incident.
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