Raymond Lee Walls, Jr. (born January 6, 1933 in San Diego, California – October 11, 1993), is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1953 to 1964. Walls would play for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He also played one season in Japan in 1965 for the Hankyu Braves. After his playing career, he managed teams in the minor leagues.
In 1956, his rookie year, he hit .274 with 11 home runs and 54 RBI. On July 2, 1957, Walls hit for the cycle.
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