Most people who are familiar with the legend know about his skills at bat and stealing bases.

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Besides stealing 24 bases in 31 attempts, Gordon also hit an impressive .304 over 224 at bats.

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With terrific speed, he also was a dangerous threat on the bases, stealing 474 times during his career.

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The speedy outfielder also stole two bases, and scored to tie it 1-all on Robinson Cano's single after stealing second in the third.

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