Julián Javier
Julián Javier was born on August 9, 1936. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Julián Javier
Manuel Julián Javier Liranzo (hoo-lee-ON HAH-vee-air; born August 9, 1936) is a Dominican former professional baseball second baseman. He played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals where he was a two-time All-Star and won two World Series in 1964 and 1967. He played his final season with the Cincinnati Reds. A light-hitting defensive specialist, he was nicknamed "Hoolie" by his teammates, and "the Phantom" by teammate Tim McCarver for his ability to avoid baserunners sliding into second base. Javier was an integral figure in the history and development of baseball in the Dominican Republic, founding multiple baseball leagues as well as the Gigantes del Cibao of the Dominican Winter League. His son Stan Javier, also played in Major League Baseball. In 2022, Javier was inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame.