Larvell Blanks was born on January 28,1950 and is an American former professional baseball player.
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11 Facts About Larvell Blanks
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Larvell Blanks played in Major League Baseball as an infielder from 1972 through 1980 for the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers.
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Larvell Blanks's cousin, Lance, is a former professional basketball player and was the General Manager of Phoenix Suns of the NBA, while Lance's daughter, Riley, played tennis at the University of Virginia.
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When he was twelve years old, Larvell Blanks competed in the 1962 Little League World Series with Val Verde County Little League.
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Larvell Blanks was named team MVP in his first professional season with the Pioneer League's Magic Valley Cowboys.
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Larvell Blanks was traded twice on December 12,1975, the same day at the Winter Meetings that the Braves upgraded at shortstop with the acquisition of Darrel Chaney from the Cincinnati Reds for Mike Lum.
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Larvell Blanks made just 138 plate appearances, the fewest he'd ever made in a full major league season.
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Larvell Blanks signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1981, but decided to head to Mexico instead, playing for the Azules de Coatzacoalcos.
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Larvell Blanks spent five seasons in the Mexican Baseball League before retiring.
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Larvell Blanks has since taken up golfing and competes on the Golf Channel's Amateur Tour.
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