Bob Horner is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 6, 1957 in Junction City, Kansas, United States. In 1978, the NL Rookie of the Year Award winner hit 218 homers during his 11 seasons playing in the major leagues.
He took home his NL Rookie of the Year Award in 1978 and beat his fellow Hall of Fame shortstop He won the NL Rookie of the Year Award in 1978, beating out Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith..
Horner was born in Junction City, Kansas, but grew up in Glendale, Arizona, attending Apollo High School where he set school records. His college career at Arizona State University culminated with being named the first winner of the Golden Spikes Award. With his nine home runs in 1976 he is tied with Ike Davis (2006) for third all-time by a Sun Devil freshman, two behind Barry Bonds (in 1983).
A second baseman for TSN’s College All-America team in 1977 and 1978, Horner set a then-NCAA record of 58 career home runs for Arizona State, set a 25-homer single-season record, and was selected the MVP of 1977 College World Series.
He was the father of two sons: Tyler Trent and Tyler Trent along alongside his partner Chris.
