Tim Raines was one of baseball's best all-around players during the 1980s. He spent the decade battling Rickey Henderson for the title of the games' best leadoff hitter. Raines retired after being diagnosed with lupus following the 1999 season, but battled the illness well enough to return in 2001. Here is a look at the career of Tim Raines.

MONTREAL EXPOS 1979-90: Raines established himself as the NL's best leadoff hitter with Montreal during the 80s. He led the league in stolen bases 4 straight years (81-84), in runs scored twice (83 & 87), and won a batting title in 86 hitting .334. Raines appeared in 7 All Games including the 1987 contest in Oakland in which he won the games' MVP.

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CHICAGO WHITE SOX 1991-95: Raines was traded to Chicago for OF Ivan Calderon before the 91 season. After a year of adjustment, he hit .294 and .306 in 92 and 93 respectively. After that his production began to drop off and he left the Windy City via free agency.

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NEW YORK YANKEES 1996-98: Acting as a part time DH and reserve OF, Raines helped the Yanks to 2 World Series titles (96 & 98). 1998 was his best in pinstripes - he hit .290 in 109 games.

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OAKLAND ATHLETICS 1999: Raines switched coasts for the 99 season, signing with Oakland as a free agent. Injuries limited him to 59 games and he hit only .215.

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MONTREAL EXPOS 2001: After sitting out the 2000 season because of lupus Raines returned to the site of his former glories. He was in the Expos opening day lineup, starting in left field.

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BALTIMORE ORIOLES 2001: Raines was dealt to Baltimore during the season's final week to play with his son, Tim Raines Jr. The pair became only the second father-son combo to appear in a game together (the Griffeys were the other in 1991). Raines finished the 2001 with 808 career stolen bases; 5th All Time.

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Andre Dawson blended speed and power to become one of the best players of his era. "The Hawk" is one of only a handful of players to steal over 300 bases and hit over 400 home runs. Here is a look at the 21 year career of Andre Dawson.

MONTREAL EXPOS 1976-86: Dawson's 10 years in Montreal were full of highlights. After winning the 1977 NL Rookie of the year he went on to appear in 3 All Star games and win 6 Gold Gloves. He hit .280 with 225 home runs, 838 RBIs, and 1575 hits in the Expos' red, white, and blue.

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CHICAGO CUBS 1987-92: Dawson entered the Windy City with a bang in 87 hitting .287 with 49 home runs and 137 RBIs and won the NL MVP on a last place team. He appeared in 5 All Star games as a Cub and won 2 more Gold Gloves.

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BOSTON RED SOX 1993-94: Dawson's production began to drop after signing with Boston. He appeared in 196 games over two seasons and hit 24 home runs in Beantown. Dawson did, however, hit his 400th career home run as a Red Sock.

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FLORIDA MARLINS 1995-96: Dawson finished his career as a utility OF with the Marlins. He played sparingly over two seasons. Dawson finished his career with 438 HR and 2774 hits - a call from Cooperstown should be in his future.

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