TEXT BY JEREMY COOK
KEN CAMINITI WAS A BASEBALL LEGEND. In his 15 major league seasons (10 of which were with the Houston Astros) he was a three-time All Star third baseman and the ‘96 NL MVP while playing for the Padres. He was often described as a warrior on the field, having been known to dive several feet into the foul area onto his stomach to retrieve a ball, and throwing an out at first with the runner still steps away from the base.
PHOTOS BY COURTNEY HALLOWELL