Marquis Grissom

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marquis Grissom
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 17, 1967(1967-04-17)
Age	57
Birthplace	Atlanta
Country	United States
Birth City	Georgia
Horoscope	Aries

Marquis Grissom Biography

Marquis Grissom is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on April 17, 1967 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Center fielder with outstanding defensive skills who played as a leadoff hitting player in Montreal Expos. Montreal Expos.

He played outfield along with fellow teammate He played in the outfield with teammate Larry Walker for the Montreal Expos in the early 1990s. for the Montreal Expos in the early 1990s.

Grissom played baseball at Florida A&M University, and in 1988, the Montreal Expos selected him with the 76th overall pick in the June draft, as part of that draft’s third round. He had been considered a prospect as both a pitcher and an outfielder, but the Expos decided to have him abandon the mound and work solely as a position player. He made his professional debut with the Jamestown Expos of the New York–Penn League that fall and advanced quickly through the system, first appearing in the majors on August 22, 1989. He showed steady improvement for the next few seasons, gradually developing into a star as Montreal’s leadoff hitter and center fielder. He led the National League in stolen bases in 1991 and 1992, was a member of the NL All-Star team in 1993 and 1994, and won four consecutive Gold Gloves, the first coming in 1993.

Against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 28, 1991, Grissom caught Chris Gwynn’s fly ball for the final out of Dennis Martínez’s perfect game.

He had four children prior to divorce from the wife he was married to Daphne.

Marquis Grissom Net Worth

Marquis Grissom is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marquis Grissom 's net worth $22 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a pitcher as well as an fielder Florida A&M University

On the 28th of July, 1991, he snatched the last out of an ideal game for the teammate On July 28, 1991, he caught the final out to preserve a perfect game for teammate Dennis Martinez..

Marquis Deon Grissom (born April 17, 1967) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants between 1989 and 2005.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Marquis Grissom height 5 ft 11 in Marquis weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Marquis Grissom Dating?

According to our records, Marquis Grissom is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Marquis Grissom’s is not dating anyone.

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Grissom was hired to become the Washington Nationals first base coach for the 2009 season on October 24, 2008. In November 2009, he was replaced on the coaching staff by Dan Radison.

Facts & Trivia

Marquis Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Marquis Grissom celebrates birthday on April 17 of every year.

As of 2015, Grissom lived with his wife, Sharron, in Fayetteville and Sandy Springs, Georgia. He had five kids, Micah, D’monte, Tiana, Marquis, Jr. and Gabriella. During his playing career, Grissom bought houses for his parents and every one of his fourteen siblings.

Where is Marquis Grissom now?

Where he lives: Grissom, now 48, has homes in Fayetteville and Sandy Springs. He has been married to Sharron for three years and has five children: Micah (23), D’monte (22), Tiana (20), Marquis Jr.

Does Marquis Grissom have a son?

Marquis Deon Grissom Jr.

When did Marquis Grissom play for Atlanta Braves?

Marquis Grissom
Runs batted in| 967
Stolen bases| 429
Teams
Montreal Expos (1989–1994) Atlanta Braves ( 1995–1996 ) Cleveland Indians (1997) Milwaukee Brewers (1998–2000) Los Angeles Dodgers (2001–2002) San Francisco Giants (2003–2005)

Who caught the last out in 1995 World Series?

Tom Glavine pitched eight complete innings to pick up the win. Mark Wohlers came in to close it out for the save. South Fulton’s Marquis Grissom caught the final out.

How did Marquis Grissom get his name?

Marion Grissom worked at the Ford plant in Atlanta. One day he parked a new Mercury Marquis and said to himself, “Doggone, that sounds good — Marquis.” It was April 17, 1967, and he put it down on the birth certificate of his 14th child, Marquis Deon Grissom.