Larry Walker Biography

This Biography consists of approximately 12 pages of information about the life of Larry Walker.

Larry Walker Biography

This Biography consists of approximately 12 pages of information about the life of Larry Walker.
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Growing up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Larry Walker--star outfielder for the Colorado Rockies--had a dream. In his dream he was playing in front of a sell-out crowd--as a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens hockey team. When his dream of playing professional hockey ended, Walker did not quit. He took up baseball as a hobby, and now he is one of the best players in the major leagues. In 1997 Walker had the season of his life and was rewarded with the National League Most Valuable Player award.

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Larry Walker was born December 1, 1966. He grew up in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, a town about 20 miles from Vancouver. Walker is one of four sons of Larry Sr. and Mary Walker. Every member of his family has a rhyming name, including his brothers Barry, Gary, and Carey. "To tell you the absolute truth, I'm still not exactly sure how...

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