PHOTOS: Otis Nixon

26 Feb 1999: Outfielder Otis Nixon #1 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a studio portrait on Photo Day during Spring Training at the Disney Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.

11 May 1995: Otis Nixon of the Texas Rangers swings at the ball during a game against the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Rangers won the game 6-2.

22 Mar 1998: Outfielder Otis Nixon of the Minnesota Twins in action during a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at the City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Florida. Mandatory Credit: David Seelig /Allsport

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Otis Nixon of the Los Angeles Dodgers(C) is tagged out in a pick off at second base by Tony Graffinino(R) of the Atlanta Braves during the first inning 09 September in Los Angeles. AFP PHOTO Vince BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP/Getty Images)

OAKLAND, : Minnesota Twins center fielder Otis Nixon makes a leaping catch, robbing Oakland Athletics Jason Giambi from a hit in Oakland, California, 22 April. The Twins defeated the Atheltics, 4-2. AFP PHOTOS/John G. MABANGLO (Photo credit should read JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP/Getty Images)

22 Mar 1998: Outfielder Otis Nixon of the Minnesota Twins in action during a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at the City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Florida. Mandatory Credit: David Seelig /Allsport

3 Mar 1998: Outfielder Otis Nixon of the Minnesota Twins in action during a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Meyers, Florida. The Blue Jays defeated the Twins 7-5. Mandatory Credit: Craig Melvin

9 Mar 1999: Outfielder Otis Nixon #1 of the Atlanta Braves starts run after his swing during the Spring Training game against the New York Mets at the Disney''s Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Florida. The Mets defeated the Braves 9-3. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

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