Bobby Bonds: Giants Slugger and Father of Barry Bonds Dies at 57

Bobby Bonds was an American baseball outfielder, a star of the 1970s and the father of Barry Bonds. Born on March 15, 1946, in Riverside, California, he made his debut for the San Francisco Giants in 1968 and hit a grand slam in his third at-bat.

A powerful and fast right fielder, Bonds hit 332 home runs and stole 461 bases over 14 seasons with eight teams. He was the first to have five 30-homer, 30-steal seasons and was a three-time All-Star, winning the 1973 All-Star Game MVP. He won three Gold Gloves.

He set the single-season strikeout record in 1969 and again in 1970. His brother Robert was a pro football draft pick and his sister Rosie an Olympic hurdler. He died in San Carlos, California, on August 23, 2003, at age 57, of lung cancer and a brain tumor.

Achievements: Three-time All-Star, 1973 All-Star Game MVP, three Gold Gloves, 332 home runs and 461 stolen bases.

Birth: March 15, 1946 - Riverside, California.

Profession: Baseball outfielder.

Interesting Facts: His son Barry became baseball's career home run leader.