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Anthony Rizzo

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Anthony Vincent Rizzo (born August 8, 1989) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 14 seasons, primarily for the Chicago Cubs and was pivotal in the team's 2016 World Series victory. Rizzo is a 3-time All-Star, and is the recipient of a Silver Slugger Award, 4 Gold Glove Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award. A survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma, Rizzo is also notable for his philanthropic endeavors, having started the Anthony Rizzo Foundation which partners with Lurie Children's Hospital. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Anthony Rizzo is the 6,299th most popular athlete, the 19,804th most popular biography from United States and the 729th most popular American Athlete.

Anthony Rizzo is most famous for being a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily known for his time with the Chicago Cubs, where he helped lead the team to a World Series championship in 2016. He is recognized for his strong hitting, defensive skills at first base, and leadership qualities on and off the field.

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Among people born in 1989, Anthony Rizzo ranks 1,221. Before him are Patrik Auda, Blessing Oborududu, Jelena Brooks, Lucas Tramèr, Jérémy Pied, and Volha Mazuronak. After him are Rüdiger Selig, Simone Battle, Ken André Olimb, Chris Singleton, Sun Ke, and Delfina Merino.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Anthony Rizzo ranks 19,812 out of 20,380. Before him are Bershawn Jackson (1983), Alexander Gould (1994), Julia Cohen (1989), Lacey Sturm (1981), Mary Peltola (1973), and Jenna Boyd (1993). After him are Justin Anderson (1993), Brad Will (1970), Eddie Kingston (1981), Alexie Gilmore (1976), Simone Battle (1989), and Kim Mulkey (1962).

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Among ATHLETES In United States

Among athletes born in United States, Anthony Rizzo ranks 726. Before him are Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (2001), Galen Rupp (1986), and Bershawn Jackson (1983). After him are Chris Huffins (1970), Tim Harden (1974), Lolo Jones (1982), Kelly Clark (1983), Sam Hardy (null), Rai Benjamin (1997), Tracie Ruiz (1963), Katelin Guregian (1987), and LaVonna Martin (1966).

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