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New York Yankees: Five Strongest Outfield Arms In Team History

3. Dave Winfield

Dave Winfield’s arm is so strong, he once killed a bird with a warmup throw.

On August 4, 1983, Winfield was having a catch with a Toronto Blue Jays’ ball boy when his throw nailed a seagull, killing it on the spot.

Being they were in Toronto, Winfield was actually arrested for bestowing cruelty upon an animal. The charges were dropped, but man what a story.

The year prior, Winfield led the league with 17 assists and recorded 166 for his career while winning a total of seven gold glove awards.

Scouts raved about how powerful his arm was, but they would also comment on how it was inaccurate at times. Regardless, his arm strength was literally deadly.
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