Otis Nixon Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Otis Nixon Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Otis Nixon:

Otis Nixon (full name: Otis Junior Nixon; no nicknames) played centerfielder from 1983 until 1999 for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins. He played for the Yankees in 1983, Indians from 1984 - 1987, Expos from 1988 - 1990, Braves from 1991 - 1999, Red Sox in 1994, Rangers in 1995, Jays from 1996 - 1997, Dodgers in 1997 and Twins in 1998. Over 17 seasons, he played 1709 games, hit 11 home runs, drove in 878 runs, and stole 620 bases. Born on January 9, 1959 in Evergreen, NC, Nixon stands 6' 2" and weighs 180 lb. He attended high school and was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1st round (3rd pick) of the 1979 amateur draft (June Secondary). Player signed June 9, 1979. His debut was on September 9, 1983 and he played his final game on October 3, 1999. Over his career, Nixon made $19,927,500. Common misspellings of his name include Otis Junior otie Otis Nixon.