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Cal Ripken Jr

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

“The last thing you want to do is to go down in the history of all-star game competition as the only injury sustained during the team picture.” Iron Man joking at breaking his nose on Roberto Hernandez’s arm during a photo mishap for the AL team picture in 1996.

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Walter “Big Train” Johnson

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

“You can’t hit what you can’t see.” This famous quote is describing Johnson’s historic high 90’s fastball that he threw with his infamous side arm action.

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John McGraw

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

“Curve balls in the dirt.” One of the best managers ever gives advice back in 1921 on how to pitch to Babe Ruth.

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Joe DiMaggio

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

“No outfielder is a real workman unless he can turn his back on the ball, run his legs off and take the catch over his shoulder. Back-pedaling outfielders get nowhere.” True statement from a highlight film hall of fame glove.

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