José Cruz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

José Cruz

American baseball player and coach

Date of Birth: 08-Aug-1947

Place of Birth: Arroyo, Puerto Rico, United States

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

José Cruz Dilan (born August 8, 1947) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.
He is also the former first base coach for the Houston Astros.
During his 19-year baseball career (1970–1988), he played for three teams, primarily for the Astros.
He is a member of one of Puerto Rico's most famous Major League families and is the brother of former Major Leaguers Héctor Cruz and Tommy Cruz. Cruz is nicknamed "Cheo," and many baseball fans refer to him as Cheo Cruz.
He and his wife, Zoraida, make their home in Houston.
They have four children: José Javier, Shakira, José Jr., also a former Major League outfielder, and José Enrique Cruz, a former Minor League infielder.