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John Charles Ellis "Moose"
- Served as a key piece in a blockbuster trade that brought a legendary Gold Glove third baseman to the Bronx.
- Overcame a life-altering diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma during a professional career to return to the diamond.
- Played as a versatile contributor who spent time behind the plate and at first base.
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Career Totals
| WAR | AB | H | HR | BA | R | RBI | SB | OBP | SLG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|
| 3.0 | 2672 | 699 | 69 | .262 | 259 | 391 | 6 | .312 | .392 | .704 | 99 |
Statistics via Baseball-Reference.com
The Original Clue
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