Douglas Lee Rader (born July 30, 1944), nicknamed "The Red Rooster", is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who was known primarily for his defensive ability, winning five straight Gold Glove Awards from 1970 to 1974. Rader's career lasted from 1967 to 1977, playing for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays, then later managed the Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and California Angels between 1983 and 1991. Also nicknamed "Rojo", Rader earned his nickname "The Red Rooster" from the thick head of red hair which always protruded from under his cap. Rader attended Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois, and Illinois Wesleyan University. Playing career Houston Astros (1967–1975) Rader signed with the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent in 1965, and made his Major League Baseball debut with the club on July 31, 1967. In his first game against the New York Mets, Rader earned his first career hit, a single against Canadian-born reliever Ron Taylor, as his Astros won the game 3-2. On August 19, Rader hit his first career home run against Dick Hughes of the St. Louis Cardinals. He played a majority of his games at first base, and finished the season with a .333 batting average with four home runs and 26 runs batted in (RBI) in 47 games. During the 1968 season, the Astros moved Rader over to play third base, and in 98 games, Rader hit .267 with six home runs and 43 RBIs in establishing himself as their everyday third baseman during the second half of the season. In 1969, Rader played in 155 games with Houston, hitting .246 with eleven home runs and 83 RBIs. He had a breakout season in 1970, as Rader appeared in 156 games, hitting .252, and was second on the Astros with 25 home runs and third on the club with 87 runs batted in. Rader earned his first career Gold Glove Award as being the best defensive third baseman in the National League. Rader struggled offensively during the 1971 season, as he hit .244 with twelve home runs and 56 RBI in 135 games, however, he earned his second consecutive Gold Glove Award at third base. In 1972, Rader's batting average continued to slip, as he hit .237, however, his power numbers came back, as he hit 22 home runs and 90 RBI in 152 games to be