Von Hayes Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Von Hayes Memorabilia & Collectibles

 Von Hayes is a retired professional baseball player in the MLB. He was an outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, the Philadelphia Phillies and the California Angels. Hayes was born in Stockton, California and went to Saint Mary’s College of California. Hayes was drafted during the seventh round of the 1979 amateur draft by the Cleveland Indians. While playing for the Indians, Hayes finished seventh for the Rookie of the Year voting during the 1982 season.

 

After playing for two seasons in the MLB for the Indians, Hayes was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for five players which later became known as the “five-for-one” trade. Hayes was able to cement his position as an outfielder while playing for the Phillies. He finished eighth during the 1986 MVP voting. He was chosen as an All-Star during the 1989 season.

 

During an October 1985 game, Hayes was able to hit two homers in just one inning setting a new MLB history. He was able to help the Phillies win that game against the Pirates with a 15-11 score. Following an injury that he sustained after he got hit by a pitch, Hayes announced his retirement after a season with the California Angels in 1992.

 

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About Von Hayes:

Von Hayes (full name: Von Francis Hayes; no nicknames) played outfielder and first baseman from 1981 until 1992 for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies and California Angels. He played for the Indians from 1981 - 1982, Phillies from 1983 - 1991 and Angels in 1992. Over 12 seasons, he played 1495 games, hit 143 home runs, drove in 767 runs, and stole 253 bases. Born on August 31, 1958 in Stockton, CA, Hayes stands 6' 5" and weighs 185 lb. He attended high school and was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 7th round of the 1979 amateur draft. His debut was on April 14, 1981 and he played his final game on August 19, 1992. Over his career, Hayes made $11,600,000. Common misspellings of his name include Von Francis van vaughn vaugn Von Hayes hays.