Author Archives: Johnny Lumsden

“Reggie Jackson hit one off me that’s still burrowing its way to Los Angeles.” The all time great Royals’ reliever/closer on the power of Mr. October.

“He once hit a ball between my laigs so hard that my center fielder caught it on the fly backing up against the wall.” Ther Hall of Fame pitcher’s comment on 1st baseman Billy Terry.

“The hairs on my arms rose.” The former Dodgers’ GM on scouting Sandy Koufax.

“Go ask them what they’re eating besides pitchers.” The Twins left fielder on the Mariners hitting 23 homers off of Minnesota in six games after the first two months of the season in 1999.