Dan Gladden

Clinton Daniel Gladden

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 180 lb.
• School De Anza College, California State University, Fresno
• High School Monta Vista High School
• Debut September 5, 1983
• Final Game October 3, 1993
• Born July 7, 1957 in San Jose, CA USA

BR page

Biographical Information

Dan Gladden has the rare distinction of setting a career high in home runs in his final season; he hit 13 with the Detroit Tigers in 1993. Since 2000, he has been a radio broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins.

He hit a grand slam off Bob Forsch of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 4th inning of Game 1 of the 1987 World Series; the Twins went on to win the game, 10-1.

Gladden's brother, Jeff Gladden, was a minor league pitcher for the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants in 1980-1984.

Notable Achievements

• 1984 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
• Won two World Series with the Minnesota Twins (1987 & 1991)