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About Larvell Blanks:
Larvell Blanks (full name: Larvell Blanks; Sugar Bear) played shortstop, second baseman and third baseman from 1972 until 1980 for the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers. He played for the Braves from 1972 - 1980, Indians from 1976 - 1978 and Rangers in 1979. Over 9 seasons, he played 629 games, hit 20 home runs, drove in 203 runs, and stole 9 bases. Born on January 28, 1950 in Del Rio, TX, Blanks stands 5' 8" and weighs 167 lb. He attended San Felipe (Del Rio, TX) high school and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 3rd round of the 1969 amateur draft. His debut was on July 19, 1972 and he played his final game on August 3, 1980. Common misspellings of his name include Sugar Bear Larvell Blanks.