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Pitcher

Ron liebman — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:01:12 GMT

Josh Beckett and C.C. Sabathia are among top current pitchers as of 2009, as well as relief aces Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman.

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	Although the object and mechanics of pitching remain the same for all pitchers, pitchers may be classified according to their roles and effectiveness. The [[starting pitcher]] begins the game and he may be followed various [[relief pitcher]]s, such as the [[long reliever]], the [[left-handed specialist]], the [[setup pitcher\|setup man]], and/or the [[closer (baseball)\|closer]].		Although the object and mechanics of pitching remain the same for all pitchers, pitchers may be classified according to their roles and effectiveness. The [[starting pitcher]] begins the game and he may be followed various [[relief pitcher]]s, such as the [[long reliever]], the [[left-handed specialist]], the [[setup pitcher\|setup man]], and/or the [[closer (baseball)\|closer]].

-	Famous past [[Major League Baseball]] pitchers include [[Cy Young]], [[Christy Mathewson]], [[Walter Johnson]], [[Sandy Koufax]], [[Steve Carlton]], and [[Nolan Ryan]]. Famous current pitchers (as of [[2004]]) include [[Randy Johnson]], [[Johan Santana]], and [[Pedro Martinez]].	+	Famous past [[Major League Baseball]] pitchers include [[Cy Young]], [[Christy Mathewson]], [[Walter Johnson]], [[Sandy Koufax]], [[Steve Carlton]], and [[Nolan Ryan]]. Famous current pitchers (as of [[2009]]) include [[Randy Johnson]], [[Johan Santana]], [[Pedro Martinez]], [[Josh Beckett]], and [[C.C. Sabathia]], as well as relief aces [[Mariano Rivera]] and [[Trevor Hoffman]]

	==Pitching in a game==		==Pitching in a game==
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	*[[Mordecai Brown]]		*[[Mordecai Brown]]
	*[[Jim Bunning]]		*[[Jim Bunning]]
-	*[[Steve Carlton]]	+	*[[Steve Carlton]]
-	*[[Spud Chandler]]
	*[[Jack Chesbro]]		*[[Jack Chesbro]]
	*[[John Clarkson]]		*[[John Clarkson]]
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	[[Martin Dihigo]]		[[Martin Dihigo]]
	*[[Don Drysdale]]		*[[Don Drysdale]]
-	*[[Dennis Eckersley]]	+	*[[Dennis Eckersley]] (RP-SP)
	*[[Red Faber]]		*[[Red Faber]]
	*[[Bob Feller]]		*[[Bob Feller]]
-	*[[Rollie Fingers]]	+	*[[Rollie Fingers]] (RP)
	*[[Whitey Ford]]		*[[Whitey Ford]]
	[[Willie Foster (baseball player)\|Willie Foster]]		[[Willie Foster (baseball player)\|Willie Foster]]
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	*[[Bob Gibson]]		*[[Bob Gibson]]
	*[[Lefty Gomez]]		*[[Lefty Gomez]]
-	*[[Rich Gossage]]	+	*[[Rich Gossage]] (RP)
	*[[Clark Griffith]]		*[[Clark Griffith]]
	*[[Burleigh Grimes]]		*[[Burleigh Grimes]]
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	*[[Warren Spahn]]		*[[Warren Spahn]]
	*[[Albert Spalding]]		*[[Albert Spalding]]
-	*[[Bruce Sutter]]	+	*[[Bruce Sutter]] (RP)
	*[[Don Sutton]]		*[[Don Sutton]]
	*[[Dazzy Vance]]		*[[Dazzy Vance]]
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	*[[Monte Ward]]		*[[Monte Ward]]
	*[[Mickey Welch]]		*[[Mickey Welch]]
-	*[[Hoyt Wilhelm]]	+	*[[Hoyt Wilhelm]] (RP)
	[[Smokey Joe Williams]]		[[Smokey Joe Williams]]
	*[[Vic Willis]]		*[[Vic Willis]]
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	*[[Kevin Brown]]		*[[Kevin Brown]]
	*[[Bert Blyleven]]		*[[Bert Blyleven]]
		+	*[[Harry Brecheen]]
		+	*[[Tommy Bridges]]
	*[[Bob Buhl]]		*[[Bob Buhl]]
	*[[Lew Burdette]]		*[[Lew Burdette]]
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	*[[Hooks Dauss]]		*[[Hooks Dauss]]
	*[[Paul Derringer]]		*[[Paul Derringer]]
-	*[[Carl Ersakine]]	+	*[[Carl Erskine]]
	*[[Elroy Face]] (RP)		*[[Elroy Face]] (RP)
	*[[Wes Ferrell]]		*[[Wes Ferrell]]
	*[[Chuck Finley]]		*[[Chuck Finley]]
	*[[Freddie Fitzsimmons]]		*[[Freddie Fitzsimmons]]
-	*[[John Franco]]	+	*[[John Franco]] (RP)
-	[[Eric Gagné]]	+	[[Eric Gagné]] (RP)
	*[[Mike Garcia]]		*[[Mike Garcia]]
	*[[Tom Glavine]]		*[[Tom Glavine]]
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	*[[Mel Harder]]		*[[Mel Harder]]
	*[[Orel Hershiser]]		*[[Orel Hershiser]]
-	[[Trevor Hoffman]]	+	[[Trevor Hoffman]] (RP)
	*[[Charlie Hough]]		*[[Charlie Hough]]
	*[[Tommy John]]		*[[Tommy John]]
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	*[[Johnny Podres]]		*[[Johnny Podres]]
	*[[Jack Powell]]		*[[Jack Powell]]
-	*[[Dan Quisenberry]](RP)	+	*[[Dan Quisenberry]] (RP)
-	*[[Dick Radatz]]	+	*[[Dick Radatz]] (RP)
	*[[Vic Raschi]]		*[[Vic Raschi]]
-	*[[Jeff Reardon]]	+	*[[Jeff Reardon]] (RP)
	*[[Ed Reulbach]]		*[[Ed Reulbach]]
	*[[Rick Reuschel]]		*[[Rick Reuschel]]
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	[[Ben Sheets]]		[[Ben Sheets]]
-	*[[Lee Smith (baseball player)\|Lee Smith]]	+	*[[Lee Smith (baseball player)\|Lee Smith]] (RP)
-	[[John Smoltz]]	+	[[John Smoltz]] (SP-RP)
	*[[Dave Stewart]]		*[[Dave Stewart]]
	*[[Frank Tanana]]		*[[Frank Tanana]]

Vida Blue

24.121.118.86 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:09:29 GMT

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		+	[[Category:CY YOUNG AWARD WINNERS STATISTICS]]

Category:Records

24.121.118.86 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:08:23 GMT

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	[[Category:Lore\|Records]]		[[Category:Lore\|Records]]
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Tim Lincecum

Ron liebman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:38:02 GMT

2008: NL Cy Young winner in both 2008 and and 2009 - benefiting from split of vote between 2 St. Cardinals pitchers in 2009.

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	<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080527&content_id=2781929&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari \| title=Long ball hurts Haren in loss to Giants\| last=Gilbert\| first=Steve\| work=MLB.com\| date=[[2008-05-28]]\| accessdate=2008-05-30}}</ref>		<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080527&content_id=2781929&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari \| title=Long ball hurts Haren in loss to Giants\| last=Gilbert\| first=Steve\| work=MLB.com\| date=[[2008-05-28]]\| accessdate=2008-05-30}}</ref>

-	Lincecum was on the cover of the July 7, 2008 issue of [[Sports Illustrated]], and on [[July 6]], he was selected to play in his first [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game]]. However, he was hospitalized the day of the game due to flu-like symptoms and was unavailable to pitch. In a July 26 game against the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], he struck out a career-high 13 batters in 7 innings while allowing only 7 hits, 2 earned runs, and no walks.	+	Lincecum was on the cover of the July 7, 2008 issue of [[Sports Illustrated]], and on [[July 6]], he was selected to play in his first [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game]]. However, he was hospitalized the day of the game due to flu-like symptoms and was unavailable to pitch. In a July 26 game against the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]], he struck out a career-high 13 batters in 7 innings while allowing only 7 hits, 2 earned runs, and no walks. Tim Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award in both 2008 and 2009 - benefiting in 2009 from a split of the vote between 2 [[St. Louis Cardinals]]pitchers in 2009 ([[Chris Carpenter]] and [[Adam Wainwright]].

	==Statistics==		==Statistics==

Pitcher

Ron liebman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:29:14 GMT

Other noteworthy pitchers: Added: Will White and Rick Wise to the list. Also Mickey Lolich and Tim Wakefield (active).

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	*[[Sam Leever]]		*[[Sam Leever]]
	*[[Dutch Leonard (left-handed pitcher)\|Dutch Leonard]]		*[[Dutch Leonard (left-handed pitcher)\|Dutch Leonard]]
		+	*[[Mickey Lolich]]
	*[[Eddie Lopat]]		*[[Eddie Lopat]]
	*[[Greg Maddux]]		*[[Greg Maddux]]
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	*[[Fernando Valenzuela]]		*[[Fernando Valenzuela]]
	*[[Hippo Vaughn]]		*[[Hippo Vaughn]]
		+	[[Tim Wakefield]]
	*[[Bucky Walters]]		*[[Bucky Walters]]
	*[[Lon Warneke]]		*[[Lon Warneke]]
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	*[[David Wells]]		*[[David Wells]]
	*[[Gus Weyhing]]		*[[Gus Weyhing]]
-	*[[Earl Whitehill]]	+	*[[Earl Whitehill]]
-	*[[Kerry Wood (baseball player)\|Kerry Wood]]	+	*[[Will White]]
		+	*[[Rick Wise]]
	*[[Smokey Joe Wood]]		*[[Smokey Joe Wood]]
	*[[Wilbur Wood]]		*[[Wilbur Wood]]

Dick Allen

Ron liebman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:09 GMT

Nicknamed "Richie" Allen.

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	*Led the league in RBI's in 1972, in extra-base hits in 1966 and 1972, in slugging percentage in 1966, 1972, 1974 and on-base percentage in 1967 and 1972		*Led the league in RBI's in 1972, in extra-base hits in 1966 and 1972, in slugging percentage in 1966, 1972, 1974 and on-base percentage in 1967 and 1972
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-	'''Richard Anthony Allen''' (born [[March 8]] [[1942]], in [[Wampum, Pennsylvania]]) is a former [[first baseman\|first]], [[third baseman]], and [[outfielder]] and right-handed batter in [[Major League Baseball]] who was known as one of the sport's top power hitters of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Most notably playing for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] and [[Chicago White Sox]], he led the [[American League]] in [[home run]]s twice, and led both leagues in [[slugging average]] (the AL twice) and [[on base percentage]]. His .534 career slugging average was among the highest in an era marked by low averages. The 1964 [[National League]] [[MLB Rookie of the Year Award\|Rookie of the Year]] and 1972 AL [[MLB Most Valuable Player Award\|MVP]], his mercurial personality led to a series of suspensions, fights and disputes which marred his career, and his uncertain and often disinterested defensive play led to his leading the league in [[error (baseball)\|errors]] four times - twice each at third and first base. His free-swinging batting style caused him to lead the NL in [[strikeout]]s in his first two seasons; he retired with the fifth most strikeouts in history.	+	'''Richard Anthony '"""Richie"""' Allen''' (born [[March 8]] [[1942]], in [[Wampum, Pennsylvania]]) is a former [[first baseman\|first]], [[third baseman]], and [[outfielder]] and right-handed batter in [[Major League Baseball]] who was known as one of the sport's top power hitters of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Most notably playing for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] and [[Chicago White Sox]], he led the [[American League]] in [[home run]]s twice, and led both leagues in [[slugging average]] (the AL twice) and [[on base percentage]]. His .534 career slugging average was among the highest in an era marked by low averages. The 1964 [[National League]] [[MLB Rookie of the Year Award\|Rookie of the Year]] and 1972 AL [[MLB Most Valuable Player Award\|MVP]], his mercurial personality led to a series of suspensions, fights and disputes which marred his career, and his uncertain and often disinterested defensive play led to his leading the league in [[error (baseball)\|errors]] four times - twice each at third and first base. His free-swinging batting style caused him to lead the NL in [[strikeout]]s in his first two seasons; he retired with the fifth most strikeouts in history.

	His older brother [[Hank Allen\|Hank]] was a reserve [[outfielder]] for three AL teams, and his younger brother [[Ron Allen (baseball player)\|Ron]] was briefly a first baseman with the 1972 [[St. Louis Cardinals]].		His older brother [[Hank Allen\|Hank]] was a reserve [[outfielder]] for three AL teams, and his younger brother [[Ron Allen (baseball player)\|Ron]] was briefly a first baseman with the 1972 [[St. Louis Cardinals]].
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	== Phillies years ==		== Phillies years ==
	Allen was an immensely talented slugger, perhaps the best pure hitter Philadelphia had ever seen until the emergence of Mike Schmidt and later Ryan Howard, whose considerable skills were only rivaled by his juvenile antics and ability to infuriate everyone from teammates, to managers, to fans. The Phillies saw his potential immediately and signed him up in [[1960 in baseball\|1960]] for a large $60,000 bonus. His career got off to a turbulent start as he faced racial harassment while playing for the Phillies' [[minor league baseball\|minor league]] affiliate in [[Little Rock, Arkansas\|Little Rock]]; residents staged protest parades against Allen, the local team's first black player. He nevertheless led the league in [[total bases]].		Allen was an immensely talented slugger, perhaps the best pure hitter Philadelphia had ever seen until the emergence of Mike Schmidt and later Ryan Howard, whose considerable skills were only rivaled by his juvenile antics and ability to infuriate everyone from teammates, to managers, to fans. The Phillies saw his potential immediately and signed him up in [[1960 in baseball\|1960]] for a large $60,000 bonus. His career got off to a turbulent start as he faced racial harassment while playing for the Phillies' [[minor league baseball\|minor league]] affiliate in [[Little Rock, Arkansas\|Little Rock]]; residents staged protest parades against Allen, the local team's first black player. He nevertheless led the league in [[total bases]].
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Dick Allen

121.97.74.130 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:35 GMT

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	Allen was an immensely talented slugger, perhaps the best pure hitter Philadelphia had ever seen until the emergence of Mike Schmidt and later Ryan Howard, whose considerable skills were only rivaled by his juvenile antics and ability to infuriate everyone from teammates, to managers, to fans. The Phillies saw his potential immediately and signed him up in [[1960 in baseball\|1960]] for a large $60,000 bonus. His career got off to a turbulent start as he faced racial harassment while playing for the Phillies' [[minor league baseball\|minor league]] affiliate in [[Little Rock, Arkansas\|Little Rock]]; residents staged protest parades against Allen, the local team's first black player. He nevertheless led the league in [[total bases]].		Allen was an immensely talented slugger, perhaps the best pure hitter Philadelphia had ever seen until the emergence of Mike Schmidt and later Ryan Howard, whose considerable skills were only rivaled by his juvenile antics and ability to infuriate everyone from teammates, to managers, to fans. The Phillies saw his potential immediately and signed him up in [[1960 in baseball\|1960]] for a large $60,000 bonus. His career got off to a turbulent start as he faced racial harassment while playing for the Phillies' [[minor league baseball\|minor league]] affiliate in [[Little Rock, Arkansas\|Little Rock]]; residents staged protest parades against Allen, the local team's first black player. He nevertheless led the league in [[total bases]].
-	[[Image:Richie allen1965.jpg\|left\|thumb\|1965 ''[[Topps]]'' baseball card #460]]	+
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	His first full year in the majors in [[1964 in baseball\|1964]] was a great one, as he led the league in [[run (baseball)\|runs]] (125), [[triple (baseball)\|triples]] (13), [[extra base hit]]s (80) and total bases (352); he finished in the top five in [[batting average]] (.318), slugging average (.557), [[hit (baseball)\|hits]] (201), and [[double (baseball)\|doubles]] (38); and garnered Rookie of the Year honors. But it was not a perfect year. Playing for the first time at third base, he had a league-leading 41 errors, and he was often given much of the blame by sportswriters for the Phillies' pennant swoon that year, as they lost the pennant by a single game after holding a 6 1/2 game lead with 12 to play, then losing ten in a row (even though Allen hit .438 with 5 doubles, 2 triple, 3 home runs and 11 RBI in those last two weeks). The Phillies' manager '''[[Gene Mauch]]''' was also criticized for his mishandling of his pitching staff in the last two weeks of the season.		His first full year in the majors in [[1964 in baseball\|1964]] was a great one, as he led the league in [[run (baseball)\|runs]] (125), [[triple (baseball)\|triples]] (13), [[extra base hit]]s (80) and total bases (352); he finished in the top five in [[batting average]] (.318), slugging average (.557), [[hit (baseball)\|hits]] (201), and [[double (baseball)\|doubles]] (38); and garnered Rookie of the Year honors. But it was not a perfect year. Playing for the first time at third base, he had a league-leading 41 errors, and he was often given much of the blame by sportswriters for the Phillies' pennant swoon that year, as they lost the pennant by a single game after holding a 6 1/2 game lead with 12 to play, then losing ten in a row (even though Allen hit .438 with 5 doubles, 2 triple, 3 home runs and 11 RBI in those last two weeks). The Phillies' manager '''[[Gene Mauch]]''' was also criticized for his mishandling of his pitching staff in the last two weeks of the season.

	Allen was one of the top power hitters of the 1960s, a period when baseball was dominated by pitchers. In those years before muscle-building dietary supplements came into use, he was built like [[Mickey Mantle]] or [[Jimmie Foxx]], and likewise hit some very long home runs. He used a 44 ounce bat, bucking the [[Ted Williams]]-inspired trend of using a light bat for increased bat speed, and relied on his massive arm strength to drive the ball. One memorable shot went over the left-center field roof at [[Connie Mack Stadium]], a truly [[Babe Ruth\|Ruthian]] blast that was the basis of [[Willie Stargell]]'s noted quote: "Now I know why they (the Phillies fans) boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no [[souvenir]]."		Allen was one of the top power hitters of the 1960s, a period when baseball was dominated by pitchers. In those years before muscle-building dietary supplements came into use, he was built like [[Mickey Mantle]] or [[Jimmie Foxx]], and likewise hit some very long home runs. He used a 44 ounce bat, bucking the [[Ted Williams]]-inspired trend of using a light bat for increased bat speed, and relied on his massive arm strength to drive the ball. One memorable shot went over the left-center field roof at [[Connie Mack Stadium]], a truly [[Babe Ruth\|Ruthian]] blast that was the basis of [[Willie Stargell]]'s noted quote: "Now I know why they (the Phillies fans) boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no [[souvenir]]."

-	Although Allen enjoyed several good years in Philadelphia, making [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game\|All-Star]] teams from 1965-67 and leading the league in slugging (.632), [[On-base plus slugging\|OPS]] (1.027) and extra base hits (75) in [[1966 in baseball\|1966]], he quickly wore out his welcome due to erratic behavior. He got in a fistfight with the popular Phillie [[Frank Thomas (NL baseball player)\|Frank Thomas]] in July [[1965 in baseball\|1965]], gashed his throwing hand by pushing it through a [http://www.ultimateautolights.com/	+	Although Allen enjoyed several good years in Philadelphia, making [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game\|All-Star]] teams from 1965-67 and leading the league in slugging (.632), [[On-base plus slugging\|OPS]] (1.027) and extra base hits (75) in [[1966 in baseball\|1966]], he quickly wore out his welcome due to erratic behavior. He got in a fistfight with the popular Phillie [[Frank Thomas (NL baseball player)\|Frank Thomas]] in July [[1965 in baseball\|1965]], gashed his throwing hand by pushing it through a[http://www.ultimateautolights.com/ car headlight] on [[August 24]], [[1967 in baseball\|1967]], and earned a 26-game suspension in June [[1969 in baseball\|1969]] after being stopped by police for erratic driving, and showing up late to a doubleheader; he also began drinking heavily.
-	car headlight] on [[August 24]], [[1967 in baseball\|1967]], and earned a 26-game suspension in June [[1969 in baseball\|1969]] after being stopped by police for erratic driving, and showing up late to a doubleheader; he also began drinking heavily.	+

	Even Allen's name was a source of controversy: he had been known since his youth as "Dick" to family and friends, but for reasons which are somewhat obscure at this late date, the media referred to him upon his arrival in Philadelphia as "Richie," possibly a conflation with the longtime Phillies star [[Richie Ashburn]]. After several years, he asked to be called "Dick," saying Richie was a little boy's name.		Even Allen's name was a source of controversy: he had been known since his youth as "Dick" to family and friends, but for reasons which are somewhat obscure at this late date, the media referred to him upon his arrival in Philadelphia as "Richie," possibly a conflation with the longtime Phillies star [[Richie Ashburn]]. After several years, he asked to be called "Dick," saying Richie was a little boy's name.

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Dick Allen

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	Allen was one of the top power hitters of the 1960s, a period when baseball was dominated by pitchers. In those years before muscle-building dietary supplements came into use, he was built like [[Mickey Mantle]] or [[Jimmie Foxx]], and likewise hit some very long home runs. He used a 44 ounce bat, bucking the [[Ted Williams]]-inspired trend of using a light bat for increased bat speed, and relied on his massive arm strength to drive the ball. One memorable shot went over the left-center field roof at [[Connie Mack Stadium]], a truly [[Babe Ruth\|Ruthian]] blast that was the basis of [[Willie Stargell]]'s noted quote: "Now I know why they (the Phillies fans) boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no [[souvenir]]."		Allen was one of the top power hitters of the 1960s, a period when baseball was dominated by pitchers. In those years before muscle-building dietary supplements came into use, he was built like [[Mickey Mantle]] or [[Jimmie Foxx]], and likewise hit some very long home runs. He used a 44 ounce bat, bucking the [[Ted Williams]]-inspired trend of using a light bat for increased bat speed, and relied on his massive arm strength to drive the ball. One memorable shot went over the left-center field roof at [[Connie Mack Stadium]], a truly [[Babe Ruth\|Ruthian]] blast that was the basis of [[Willie Stargell]]'s noted quote: "Now I know why they (the Phillies fans) boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no [[souvenir]]."

-	Although Allen enjoyed several good years in Philadelphia, making [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game\|All-Star]] teams from 1965-67 and leading the league in slugging (.632), [[On-base plus slugging\|OPS]] (1.027) and extra base hits (75) in [[1966 in baseball\|1966]], he quickly wore out his welcome due to erratic behavior. He got in a fistfight with the popular Phillie [[Frank Thomas (NL baseball player)\|Frank Thomas]] in July [[1965 in baseball\|1965]], gashed his throwing hand by pushing it through a car headlight on [[August 24]], [[1967 in baseball\|1967]], and earned a 26-game suspension in June [[1969 in baseball\|1969]] after being stopped by police for erratic driving, and showing up late to a doubleheader; he also began drinking heavily.	+	Although Allen enjoyed several good years in Philadelphia, making [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game\|All-Star]] teams from 1965-67 and leading the league in slugging (.632), [[On-base plus slugging\|OPS]] (1.027) and extra base hits (75) in [[1966 in baseball\|1966]], he quickly wore out his welcome due to erratic behavior. He got in a fistfight with the popular Phillie [[Frank Thomas (NL baseball player)\|Frank Thomas]] in July [[1965 in baseball\|1965]], gashed his throwing hand by pushing it through a [http://www.ultimateautolights.com/
		+	car headlight] on [[August 24]], [[1967 in baseball\|1967]], and earned a 26-game suspension in June [[1969 in baseball\|1969]] after being stopped by police for erratic driving, and showing up late to a doubleheader; he also began drinking heavily.

	Even Allen's name was a source of controversy: he had been known since his youth as "Dick" to family and friends, but for reasons which are somewhat obscure at this late date, the media referred to him upon his arrival in Philadelphia as "Richie," possibly a conflation with the longtime Phillies star [[Richie Ashburn]]. After several years, he asked to be called "Dick," saying Richie was a little boy's name.		Even Allen's name was a source of controversy: he had been known since his youth as "Dick" to family and friends, but for reasons which are somewhat obscure at this late date, the media referred to him upon his arrival in Philadelphia as "Richie," possibly a conflation with the longtime Phillies star [[Richie Ashburn]]. After several years, he asked to be called "Dick," saying Richie was a little boy's name.
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Derek Jeter

Ron liebman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:39:52 GMT

Solid season in 209, batting .334 with 107 runs scored, 212 hits, and 30 stolen bases. Had 18 home runs and 66 rbi's in 1st year in new Yankee Stadium. Current girlfriend is TV star Minka Kelly.

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-	In 1994 he was named the [[Minor League Player of the Year Award\|Minor League Player of the Year]] by Baseball America, [[The Sporting News]], USA Today [[Baseball Weekly]], and [[Topps]]/NAPBL after hitting .344 with 5 HR, 68 RBIs and 50 stolen bases combined at Triple-A Columbus, Double-A Albany, and Class-A Tampa. He was also named the MVP of the [[Florida State League]]. he was secrertly on steroids during the 2007 year.	+	In 1994 he was named the [[Minor League Player of the Year Award\|Minor League Player of the Year]] by Baseball America, [[The Sporting News]], USA Today [[Baseball Weekly]], and [[Topps]]/NAPBL after hitting .344 with 5 HR, 68 RBIs and 50 stolen bases combined at Triple-A Columbus, Double-A Albany, and Class-A Tampa. He was also named the MVP of the [[Florida State League]].

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	In 2003, Jeter started the season by dislocating his left shoulder on opening day, March 31, at the SkyDome in Toronto. He ended up missing the next 36 games. However, he still led the major leagues in batting average on balls in play that year (.380).[http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2003]		In 2003, Jeter started the season by dislocating his left shoulder on opening day, March 31, at the SkyDome in Toronto. He ended up missing the next 36 games. However, he still led the major leagues in batting average on balls in play that year (.380).[http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2003]

-	The beginning of the 2004 season saw Jeter mired in a slump; on May 25, he was hitting only .189. This included a personal career record 0-for-32 skid in April. In June, however, Jeter broke out of his slump. He hit nearly .400 for the month and set a personal best with 9 home runs. He finished the season with a .292 average and 23 home runs, the 2nd most of his career.	+	The beginning of the 2004 season saw Jeter mired in a major slump; on May 25, he was hitting only .189. This included a personal career record 0-for-32 skid in April. In June, however, Jeter broke out of his slump. He hit nearly .400 for the month and set a personal best with 9 home runs. He finished the season with a .292 average and 23 home runs, the 2nd most of his career.

	[[Image:Rodriquezsing.JPG\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Derek Jeter against the [[Colorado Rockies]]]]		[[Image:Rodriquezsing.JPG\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Derek Jeter against the [[Colorado Rockies]]]]
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	In 2007, through June 9th Jeter was 2nd in the AL in infield hits (16), 3rd in hits (79), 8th in HBP (6), 9th in batting average (.332), and 10th in OBP (.407) and runs (41).		In 2007, through June 9th Jeter was 2nd in the AL in infield hits (16), 3rd in hits (79), 8th in HBP (6), 9th in batting average (.332), and 10th in OBP (.407) and runs (41).

-	On September 9, 2009, Jeter had 3 hits in a game at the new Yankee Stadium vs. the [[Tampa Bay Devil Rays]] to tie [[Lou Gehrig]]'s record for hits by a Yankee in a career at 2721. On Friday, [[September 11]], [[2009]] (overhyped), Jeter had 2 hits against the Baltimore Orioles at the new Yankee Stadium to break the record and reach 2723 hits. The record-breaker was a single against [[Doug Fister]]. Jeter also established the cxareer record for most hits in games while playing shortstop, surpassing [[Luis Aparicio]]. [[Honus Wagner]] and [[Luke Appling]] had more, but played significant numbers of games at other defensive positions. Jeter figures to reach [[3000 hits]] during the [[2011]] season.	+	On September 9, 2009, Jeter had 3 hits in a game at the new Yankee Stadium vs. the [[Tampa Bay Devil Rays]] to tie [[Lou Gehrig]]'s record for hits by a Yankee in a career at 2721. On Friday, [[September 11]], [[2009]] (overhyped), Jeter had 2 hits against the Baltimore Orioles at the new Yankee Stadium to break the record and reach 2723 hits. The record-breaker was a single against [[Doug Fister]]. Jeter also established the cxareer record for most hits in games while playing shortstop, surpassing [[Luis Aparicio]]. [[Honus Wagner]] and [[Luke Appling]] had more, but played significant numbers of games at other defensive positions. Jeter figures to reach [[3000 hits]] during the [[2011]] season. Jeter had another solid season in 2009, batting .334 with 107 runs scored, 212 hits, and 30 stolen bases. He hit 18 home runs (1st year in new [[Yankee Stadium]] and drove in 66 runs. He played in his 7th [[World Series]] and was part of his 5th [[World Series Championship]].

	===Postseason===		===Postseason===
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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Derek Jeter is from a family of four, including his sister, Sharlee.		Derek Jeter is from a family of four, including his sister, Sharlee.
-	Jeter's personal life has been a favorite topic in gossip columns and celebrity magazines since his rookie year in 1996. Jeter had a well publicized relationship with pop [[diva]] [[Mariah Carey]] from 1997 to 1998. <ref> http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=mcintyre/jeter </ref> Jeter has also dated former [[Miss Universe]] [[Lara Dutta]] and actress [[Jordana Brewster]]. He was rumored to have dated actresses [[Scarlett Johannson]]<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=mcintyre/jeter </ref>, [[Gabrielle Union]], and [[Jessica Alba]]. Rumors also circulated that he was dating supermodel [[Tyra Banks]] after the two were spotted sitting next to each other at a [[New York Knicks]] game, but it turned out to be a coincidence; Jeter's actual "date" to that game was his father. He has also dated [[Brazilian]] [[Supermodel]] [[Adriana Lima]]; whom he did a commercial with. Jeter also had an on-and-off relationship with [[celebrity\|television personality]] [[Vanessa Minillo]] from late 2003 until early 2006.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://proxy.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=mcintyre/jeter \| title=Derek Jeter: All-Star ladies' man \| author=Jason McIntyre \| date=[[2005-02-14]] \| publisher=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Most recently, Jeter had been linked to [[actress]] [[Jessica Biel]].<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=11037 \| title=Biel Dating Jeter? \| author= \| date=[[2006-11-16]] \| publisher=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=jeter/women&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos1 \| title=The Women of Derek Jeter \| author= \| date=[[2006-11-18]] \| publisher=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.hollywoodrag.com/index.php?/weblog/jessica_biel_and_derek_jeter_on_the_beach/ \| title= Jessica Biel and Derek Jeter on the beach \| author= \| date=[[2007-01-07]] \| publisher= }}</ref>.	+	Jeter's personal life has been a favorite topic in gossip columns and celebrity magazines since his rookie year in 1996. Jeter had a well publicized relationship with pop [[diva]] [[Mariah Carey]] from 1997 to 1998. <ref> http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=mcintyre/jeter </ref> Jeter has also dated former [[Miss Universe]] [[Lara Dutta]] and actress [[Jordana Brewster]]. He was rumored to have dated actresses [[Scarlett Johannson]]<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=mcintyre/jeter </ref>, [[Gabrielle Union]], and [[Jessica Alba]]. Rumors also circulated that he was dating supermodel [[Tyra Banks]] after the two were spotted sitting next to each other at a [[New York Knicks]] game, but it turned out to be a coincidence; Jeter's actual "date" to that game was his father. He has also dated [[Brazilian]] [[Supermodel]] [[Adriana Lima]]; whom he did a commercial with. Jeter also had an on-and-off relationship with [[celebrity\|television personality]] [[Vanessa Minillo]] from late 2003 until early 2006.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://proxy.espn.go.com/espn/page3/story?page=mcintyre/jeter \| title=Derek Jeter: All-Star ladies' man \| author=Jason McIntyre \| date=[[2005-02-14]] \| publisher=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> More recently, Jeter had been linked to [[actress]] [[Jessica Biel]].<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=11037 \| title=Biel Dating Jeter? \| author= \| date=[[2006-11-16]] \| publisher=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=jeter/women&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos1 \| title=The Women of Derek Jeter \| author= \| date=[[2006-11-18]] \| publisher=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.hollywoodrag.com/index.php?/weblog/jessica_biel_and_derek_jeter_on_the_beach/ \| title= Jessica Biel and Derek Jeter on the beach \| author= \| date=[[2007-01-07]] \| publisher= }}</ref>. His current girlfriend (2009) is "Friday Night Lights" TV star [[Minka Kelly]]. He was pictured with her in a sexy 3-page spread during a Carribean vacation in the [[New York Post]] on [[Thursday, November 19, 2009]].

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1977 World Series

Ron liebman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:48:17 GMT

Reggie Jacfkson established record of 5 home runs in a single World Series - tied only by Chase Utley of the Philaelphia Phillies in 2009.

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-	The '''1977 World Series''' matched the returning [[American League]] champion [[New York Yankees]] against the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] of the [[National League]], with the Yankees winning the Series in six games. [[Billy Martin]] won what would be his only World Series title as a manager after guiding the Yankees to a [[1977 American League Championship Series\|second straight pennant]]. This was the first World Series of exactly 6 games since the [[Los Angeles]] Dodgers defeated the [Chicago White Sox]] in the [[1959 World Series]].	+	The '''1977 World Series''' matched the returning [[American League]] champion [[New York Yankees]] against the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] of the [[National League]], with the Yankees winning the Series in six games. [[Billy Martin]] won what would be his only World Series title as a manager after guiding the Yankees to a [[1977 American League Championship Series\|second straight pennant]]. This was the first World Series of exactly 6 games since the [[Los Angeles]] Dodgers defeated the [[Chicago White Sox]] in the [[1959 World Series]].

	==New York Yankees==		==New York Yankees==
-	The [[New York Yankees]] returned to the Fall Classic after being swept by the [[Cincinnati Reds]] the previous year in an effort to redeem themselves. [[George Steinbrenner]]’s reputation as a shrewd businessman was evident during baseball’s first	+	The [[New York Yankees]] returned to the Fall Classic after being swept by the [[Cincinnati Reds]] the previous year in an effort to redeem themselves. [[George Steinbrenner]]’s reputation as a shrewd businessman was evident during baseball’s first reentry draft signing slugger [[Reggie Jackson]] for $3 million (from Baltimore) and pitcher [[Don Gullett]] (from Cincinnati) for $2 million. Two other key players were acquired by the Yankees through trades. Shortstop [[Bucky Dent]] was picked up from the [[Chicago White Sox]] for outfielder [[Oscar Gamble]], pitcher [[LaMarr Hoyt]], and $200,000. And after only one year with the [[Oakland Athletics]], pitcher [[Mike Torrez]] was traded for pitcher [[Dock Ellis]], and utilitymen, [[Marty Perez]], and [[Larry Murray (baseball)\|Larry Murray]].
-	reentry draft signing slugger [[Reggie Jackson]] for $3 million (from Baltimore) and pitcher [[Don Gullett]] (from Cincinnati) for $2 million. Two other key players were acquired by the Yankees through trades. Shortstop [[Bucky Dent]] was picked up from the [[Chicago White Sox]] for outfielder [[Oscar Gamble]], pitcher [[LaMarr Hoyt]], and $200,000. And after only one year with the [[Oakland Athletics]], pitcher [[Mike Torrez]] was traded for pitcher [[Dock Ellis]], and utilitymen, [[Marty Perez]], and [[Larry Murray (baseball)\|Larry Murray]].

	After a lackluster first half, the [[New York Yankees\|Yankees]] finished strong winning 38 of their last 51 games edging both the [[Boston Red Sox]] and the [[Baltimore Orioles]] by 2 ½ games. In amongst the star-laden lineup was an emerging superstar in the left arm of [[Ron Guidry]]. Early in the season Guidry was moved from the bullpen into the starting rotation, finishing with sixteen wins against just seven losses with a nice 2.82 ERA. The Yankees advanced to the [[World Series]] after beating the [[Kansas City Royals]] in an exciting fifth and final [[ALCS]] game winning it with three runs in the top of the ninth on a string of singles and a costly error by [[George Brett (baseball)\|George Brett]].		After a lackluster first half, the [[New York Yankees\|Yankees]] finished strong winning 38 of their last 51 games edging both the [[Boston Red Sox]] and the [[Baltimore Orioles]] by 2 ½ games. In amongst the star-laden lineup was an emerging superstar in the left arm of [[Ron Guidry]]. Early in the season Guidry was moved from the bullpen into the starting rotation, finishing with sixteen wins against just seven losses with a nice 2.82 ERA. The Yankees advanced to the [[World Series]] after beating the [[Kansas City Royals]] in an exciting fifth and final [[ALCS]] game winning it with three runs in the top of the ninth on a string of singles and a costly error by [[George Brett (baseball)\|George Brett]].
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	Jackson hit a two-run homer in the fourth on the first pitch he saw from starter [[Burt Hooton]] to give the Yankees the lead. [[Lou Piniella]] made it 5–3 by adding a sacrifice fly.		Jackson hit a two-run homer in the fourth on the first pitch he saw from starter [[Burt Hooton]] to give the Yankees the lead. [[Lou Piniella]] made it 5–3 by adding a sacrifice fly.

-	Once again, in the fifth with a man on, Jackson connected on the first pitch off [[Elias Sosa]] to make the score 7–3. Jackson set unequalled World Series and post-season records of hiome runs in 4 consecutive at-bats. The regular season record is 4 consecutive home runs by more than 25 players. (Nobody has ever hit 5 consecutive major league home runs). Jackson earned the nickname of "Mr. October." [[Reggie Smith]] of the joined a handful of players to hit home runs while representing teams in both leagues.	+	Once again, in the fifth with a man on, Jackson connected on the first pitch off [[Elias Sosa]] to make the score 7–3. Jackson set an unequalled World Series and post-season records of home runs in 4 consecutive at-bats. The regular season record is 4 consecutive home runs by more than 25 players. (Nobody has ever hit 5 consecutive major league home runs). Jackson earned the nickname of "Mr. October." [[Reggie Smith]] of the joined a handful of players to hit home runs while representing teams in both leagues.

	Finally, in the eighth, Jackson strode to the plate, amid the chants of "REG-GIE, REG-GIE, REG-GIE!", and drove the first [[Charlie Hough]] knuckleball he saw 475 feet into the stands. The score was now 8–3.		Finally, in the eighth, Jackson strode to the plate, amid the chants of "REG-GIE, REG-GIE, REG-GIE!", and drove the first [[Charlie Hough]] knuckleball he saw 475 feet into the stands. The score was now 8–3.

-	With his Game 5 first-pitch homer and his four-pitch walk in the second inning of Game 6, Jackson would homer on his last four swings of the bat in the Series, each off a different Dodger pitcher.	+	With his Game 5 first-pitch homer and his four-pitch walk in the second inning of Game 6, Jackson would homer on his last four swings of the bat in the Series, each off a different Dodger pitcher. Jackson established the [[record]] of 5 home runs in a single World Series, which was tied only by [[Chase Utley]] of the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] in the [[2009 World Series]] (also a 6-game Series) against the [[New York Yankees]].

	The Dodgers pushed across a run in the ninth, but that would hardly matter as unsung hero Torrez would pitch his second complete game win of the Series.		The Dodgers pushed across a run in the ninth, but that would hardly matter as unsung hero Torrez would pitch his second complete game win of the Series.

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Ron liebman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:38:26 GMT

Other noteworthy pitchers: Added: Carl Erskine and Harvey Haddix; corrected alphabetical order; noted relief pitchers.

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	*[[Vic Raschi]]		*[[Vic Raschi]]
	*[[Jeff Reardon]]		*[[Jeff Reardon]]
	*[[Ed Reulbach]]		*[[Ed Reulbach]]
		+	*[[Rick Reuschel]]
	*[[Allie Reynolds]]		*[[Allie Reynolds]]
	*[[Jerry Reuss]]		*[[Jerry Reuss]]
	*[[J.R. Richard]]		*[[J.R. Richard]]
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		+	*[[Eddie Rommel]]
	*[[Charlie Root]]		*[[Charlie Root]]
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	[[C.C. Sabathia]]		[[C.C. Sabathia]]
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Ron liebman — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:45:24 GMT

Other noteworthy pitchers: Added: Josh Beckett (active), Jack Coombs, Mike Garcia, Mel Parnell, Ed Reulbach, Mariano Rivera, C.C. Sabathia (active), Bret Saberhagen, and Bob Shawkey to the list.

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		+	[[C.C. Sabathia]]
		+	*[[Bret Saberhagen]]
	[[Johan Santana]]		[[Johan Santana]]
	*[[Curt Schilling]]		*[[Curt Schilling]]
		+	*[[Bob Shawkey]]
	[[Ben Sheets]]		[[Ben Sheets]]
	*[[Lee Smith (baseball player)\|Lee Smith]]		*[[Lee Smith (baseball player)\|Lee Smith]]

1924

Ron liebman — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:28:25 GMT

Births: Added: Rocky Nelson (11/18/1924-2006)

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	*[[September 14]] - [[Jerry Coleman]] (living)		*[[September 14]] - [[Jerry Coleman]] (living)
	*[[October 25]] - [[Bobby Brown (baseball)\|Bobby Brown]] (living)		*[[October 25]] - [[Bobby Brown (baseball)\|Bobby Brown]] (living)
		+	*[[November 18]] - [[Rocky Nelson]] (d. 2006)
	*[[November 30]] - [[Harry Simpson]] (d. 1979)		*[[November 30]] - [[Harry Simpson]] (d. 1979)
	*[[December 13]] - [[George Shuba]] (living)		*[[December 13]] - [[George Shuba]] (living)

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Ron liebman — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:27:25 GMT

Roger Clemens and Greg Maddux (in prose) should not be listed as active pitchers.

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	Although the object and mechanics of pitching remain the same for all pitchers, pitchers may be classified according to their roles and effectiveness. The [[starting pitcher]] begins the game and he may be followed various [[relief pitcher]]s, such as the [[long reliever]], the [[left-handed specialist]], the [[setup pitcher\|setup man]], and/or the [[closer (baseball)\|closer]].		Although the object and mechanics of pitching remain the same for all pitchers, pitchers may be classified according to their roles and effectiveness. The [[starting pitcher]] begins the game and he may be followed various [[relief pitcher]]s, such as the [[long reliever]], the [[left-handed specialist]], the [[setup pitcher\|setup man]], and/or the [[closer (baseball)\|closer]].

-	Famous past [[Major League Baseball]] pitchers include [[Cy Young]], [[Christy Mathewson]], [[Walter Johnson]], [[Sandy Koufax]], [[Steve Carlton]], and [[Nolan Ryan]]. Famous current pitchers (as of [[2004]]) include [[Roger Clemens]], [[Randy Johnson]], [[Greg Maddux]], [[Johan Santana]], and [[Pedro Martinez]].	+	Famous past [[Major League Baseball]] pitchers include [[Cy Young]], [[Christy Mathewson]], [[Walter Johnson]], [[Sandy Koufax]], [[Steve Carlton]], and [[Nolan Ryan]]. Famous current pitchers (as of [[2004]]) include [[Randy Johnson]], [[Johan Santana]], and [[Pedro Martinez]].

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	It was subsequently announced by the [[New York Yankees]] that Gehrig would retire as a player, although remaining with the team as the captain. On [[July 4th]] of that year, the Yankees held "Lou Gehrig Day" at [[Yankee Stadium]], with many players that Gehrig had played with making speeches, including [[Babe Ruth]].		It was subsequently announced by the [[New York Yankees]] that Gehrig would retire as a player, although remaining with the team as the captain. On [[July 4th]] of that year, the Yankees held "Lou Gehrig Day" at [[Yankee Stadium]], with many players that Gehrig had played with making speeches, including [[Babe Ruth]].

-	Led by [[Joe DiMaggio]], Gehrig's Yankees would go on to win the [[World Series]] that season without his help on the field.	+	Led by [[Joe DiMaggio]], Gehrig's Yankees would go on to win the [[World Series]] that season without his help on the field.
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-	'''Gary Lynn Nolan''' (born [[May 27]], [[1948]] in [[Lassen County, California\|Herlong]], [[California]]) is a former [[Major League Baseball]] right-handed [[starting pitcher]] who played with the [[Cincinnati Reds]] (1967-73, 1975-77) and [[Los Angeles Angels\|California Angels]] (1977). He was inducted into the [[Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame]] in 1983.	+
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		+	'''Gary Lynn Nolan''' (born [[May 27]], [[1948]] in , [[California]]) is a former [[Major League Baseball]] right-handed [[starting pitcher]] who played with the [[Cincinnati Reds]] (1967-73, 1975-77) and [[Los Angeles Angels\|California Angels]] (1977). He was inducted into the [[Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame]] in 1983.

	Nolan's first Major League ballgame was at the age of only 18. A hard thrower, Nolan had a promising debut on April 15, 1967 when he struck out the side in the first inning en route to a 7-3 victory over the [[Houston Astros]]. He finished with a 14-8 record in that rookie season, was fourth in the [[National League]] in [[Earned run average\|ERA]] (2.58) and in [[strikeout]]s (206), and was second in the [[MLB Rookie of the Year Award\|Rookie of the Year]] voting behind [[Tom Seaver]].		Nolan's first Major League ballgame was at the age of only 18. A hard thrower, Nolan had a promising debut on April 15, 1967 when he struck out the side in the first inning en route to a 7-3 victory over the [[Houston Astros]]. He finished with a 14-8 record in that rookie season, was fourth in the [[National League]] in [[Earned run average\|ERA]] (2.58) and in [[strikeout]]s (206), and was second in the [[MLB Rookie of the Year Award\|Rookie of the Year]] voting behind [[Tom Seaver]].

1972

Ron liebman — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:22:20 GMT

Births: Cory Lidle (3/22/1972-2006) died in private plane crash.

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	*[[March 1]] - [[Omar Daal]]		*[[March 1]] - [[Omar Daal]]
	*[[March 11]] - [[Salomón Torres]]		*[[March 11]] - [[Salomón Torres]]
-	*[[March 22]] - [[Cory Lidle]] (d. 2006)	+	*[[March 22]] - [[Cory Lidle]] (d. 2006) private plane crash
	*[[March 24]] - [[Steve Karsay]]		*[[March 24]] - [[Steve Karsay]]
	*[[March 27]] - [[Adam Melhuse]]		*[[March 27]] - [[Adam Melhuse]]

1928

Ron liebman — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:50:52 GMT

Births: Added: Ray Narleski, Cleveland relief ace of 1954 AL Champs and 1955 squad (11/25/1928-living)

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	*[[October 17]] - [[Jim Gilliam]] (d. 1978)		*[[October 17]] - [[Jim Gilliam]] (d. 1978)
	*[[November 15]] - [[Gus Bell]] (d. 1995)		*[[November 15]] - [[Gus Bell]] (d. 1995)
		+	*[[November 25]] - [[Ray Narleski]] (living)

	==Deaths==		==Deaths==

1930

Ron liebman — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:24:40 GMT

Births: Added: Norm Larker (12/27/1930-2007) - runner-up to Dick Groat in 1960 NL batting race; contributor to 1959 L>A> Dodger World Champs; replaced Gil Hodges at 1st base.

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	*[[December 9]] - [[Bob Hazle]] (d. 1992)		*[[December 9]] - [[Bob Hazle]] (d. 1992)
	*[[December 18]] - [[Bill Skowron]] (living)		*[[December 18]] - [[Bill Skowron]] (living)
		+	*[[December 27]] - [[Norm Larker]] (d. 2007)

	==Deaths==		==Deaths==

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	== Phillies years ==		== Phillies years ==
	Allen was an immensely talented slugger, perhaps the best pure hitter Philadelphia had ever seen until the emergence of Mike Schmidt and later Ryan Howard, whose considerable skills were only rivaled by his juvenile antics and ability to infuriate everyone from teammates, to managers, to fans. The Phillies saw his potential immediately and signed him up in [[1960 in baseball\|1960]] for a large $60,000 bonus. His career got off to a turbulent start as he faced racial harassment while playing for the Phillies' [[minor league baseball\|minor league]] affiliate in [[Little Rock, Arkansas\|Little Rock]]; residents staged protest parades against Allen, the local team's first black player. He nevertheless led the league in [[total bases]].		Allen was an immensely talented slugger, perhaps the best pure hitter Philadelphia had ever seen until the emergence of Mike Schmidt and later Ryan Howard, whose considerable skills were only rivaled by his juvenile antics and ability to infuriate everyone from teammates, to managers, to fans. The Phillies saw his potential immediately and signed him up in [[1960 in baseball\|1960]] for a large $60,000 bonus. His career got off to a turbulent start as he faced racial harassment while playing for the Phillies' [[minor league baseball\|minor league]] affiliate in [[Little Rock, Arkansas\|Little Rock]]; residents staged protest parades against Allen, the local team's first black player. He nevertheless led the league in [[total bases]].
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		+	[[Image:Richie allen1965.jpg\|left\|thumb\|1965 ''[[Topps]]'' baseball card #460]]
	His first full year in the majors in [[1964 in baseball\|1964]] was a great one, as he led the league in [[run (baseball)\|runs]] (125), [[triple (baseball)\|triples]] (13), [[extra base hit]]s (80) and total bases (352); he finished in the top five in [[batting average]] (.318), slugging average (.557), [[hit (baseball)\|hits]] (201), and [[double (baseball)\|doubles]] (38); and garnered Rookie of the Year honors. But it was not a perfect year. Playing for the first time at third base, he had a league-leading 41 errors, and he was often given much of the blame by sportswriters for the Phillies' pennant swoon that year, as they lost the pennant by a single game after holding a 6 1/2 game lead with 12 to play, then losing ten in a row (even though Allen hit .438 with 5 doubles, 2 triple, 3 home runs and 11 RBI in those last two weeks). The Phillies' manager '''[[Gene Mauch]]''' was also criticized for his mishandling of his pitching staff in the last two weeks of the season.		His first full year in the majors in [[1964 in baseball\|1964]] was a great one, as he led the league in [[run (baseball)\|runs]] (125), [[triple (baseball)\|triples]] (13), [[extra base hit]]s (80) and total bases (352); he finished in the top five in [[batting average]] (.318), slugging average (.557), [[hit (baseball)\|hits]] (201), and [[double (baseball)\|doubles]] (38); and garnered Rookie of the Year honors. But it was not a perfect year. Playing for the first time at third base, he had a league-leading 41 errors, and he was often given much of the blame by sportswriters for the Phillies' pennant swoon that year, as they lost the pennant by a single game after holding a 6 1/2 game lead with 12 to play, then losing ten in a row (even though Allen hit .438 with 5 doubles, 2 triple, 3 home runs and 11 RBI in those last two weeks). The Phillies' manager '''[[Gene Mauch]]''' was also criticized for his mishandling of his pitching staff in the last two weeks of the season.

	Allen was one of the top power hitters of the 1960s, a period when baseball was dominated by pitchers. In those years before muscle-building dietary supplements came into use, he was built like [[Mickey Mantle]] or [[Jimmie Foxx]], and likewise hit some very long home runs. He used a 44 ounce bat, bucking the [[Ted Williams]]-inspired trend of using a light bat for increased bat speed, and relied on his massive arm strength to drive the ball. One memorable shot went over the left-center field roof at [[Connie Mack Stadium]], a truly [[Babe Ruth\|Ruthian]] blast that was the basis of [[Willie Stargell]]'s noted quote: "Now I know why they (the Phillies fans) boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no [[souvenir]]."		Allen was one of the top power hitters of the 1960s, a period when baseball was dominated by pitchers. In those years before muscle-building dietary supplements came into use, he was built like [[Mickey Mantle]] or [[Jimmie Foxx]], and likewise hit some very long home runs. He used a 44 ounce bat, bucking the [[Ted Williams]]-inspired trend of using a light bat for increased bat speed, and relied on his massive arm strength to drive the ball. One memorable shot went over the left-center field roof at [[Connie Mack Stadium]], a truly [[Babe Ruth\|Ruthian]] blast that was the basis of [[Willie Stargell]]'s noted quote: "Now I know why they (the Phillies fans) boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no [[souvenir]]."

-	Although Allen enjoyed several good years in Philadelphia, making [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game\|All-Star]] teams from 1965-67 and leading the league in slugging (.632), [[On-base plus slugging\|OPS]] (1.027) and extra base hits (75) in [[1966 in baseball\|1966]], he quickly wore out his welcome due to erratic behavior. He got in a fistfight with the popular Phillie [[Frank Thomas (NL baseball player)\|Frank Thomas]] in July [[1965 in baseball\|1965]], gashed his throwing hand by pushing it through a [http://www.ultimateautolights.com/	+	Although Allen enjoyed several good years in Philadelphia, making [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game\|All-Star]] teams from 1965-67 and leading the league in slugging (.632), [[On-base plus slugging\|OPS]] (1.027) and extra base hits (75) in [[1966 in baseball\|1966]], he quickly wore out his welcome due to erratic behavior. He got in a fistfight with the popular Phillie [[Frank Thomas (NL baseball player)\|Frank Thomas]] in July [[1965 in baseball\|1965]], gashed his throwing hand by pushing it through a[http://www.ultimateautolights.com/ car headlight] on [[August 24]], [[1967 in baseball\|1967]], and earned a 26-game suspension in June [[1969 in baseball\|1969]] after being stopped by police for erratic driving, and showing up late to a doubleheader; he also began drinking heavily.
-	car headlight] on [[August 24]], [[1967 in baseball\|1967]], and earned a 26-game suspension in June [[1969 in baseball\|1969]] after being stopped by police for erratic driving, and showing up late to a doubleheader; he also began drinking heavily.	+

	Even Allen's name was a source of controversy: he had been known since his youth as "Dick" to family and friends, but for reasons which are somewhat obscure at this late date, the media referred to him upon his arrival in Philadelphia as "Richie," possibly a conflation with the longtime Phillies star [[Richie Ashburn]]. After several years, he asked to be called "Dick," saying Richie was a little boy's name.		Even Allen's name was a source of controversy: he had been known since his youth as "Dick" to family and friends, but for reasons which are somewhat obscure at this late date, the media referred to him upon his arrival in Philadelphia as "Richie," possibly a conflation with the longtime Phillies star [[Richie Ashburn]]. After several years, he asked to be called "Dick," saying Richie was a little boy's name.

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	Allen was one of the top power hitters of the 1960s, a period when baseball was dominated by pitchers. In those years before muscle-building dietary supplements came into use, he was built like [[Mickey Mantle]] or [[Jimmie Foxx]], and likewise hit some very long home runs. He used a 44 ounce bat, bucking the [[Ted Williams]]-inspired trend of using a light bat for increased bat speed, and relied on his massive arm strength to drive the ball. One memorable shot went over the left-center field roof at [[Connie Mack Stadium]], a truly [[Babe Ruth\|Ruthian]] blast that was the basis of [[Willie Stargell]]'s noted quote: "Now I know why they (the Phillies fans) boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no [[souvenir]]."		Allen was one of the top power hitters of the 1960s, a period when baseball was dominated by pitchers. In those years before muscle-building dietary supplements came into use, he was built like [[Mickey Mantle]] or [[Jimmie Foxx]], and likewise hit some very long home runs. He used a 44 ounce bat, bucking the [[Ted Williams]]-inspired trend of using a light bat for increased bat speed, and relied on his massive arm strength to drive the ball. One memorable shot went over the left-center field roof at [[Connie Mack Stadium]], a truly [[Babe Ruth\|Ruthian]] blast that was the basis of [[Willie Stargell]]'s noted quote: "Now I know why they (the Phillies fans) boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no [[souvenir]]."

-	Although Allen enjoyed several good years in Philadelphia, making [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game\|All-Star]] teams from 1965-67 and leading the league in slugging (.632), [[On-base plus slugging\|OPS]] (1.027) and extra base hits (75) in [[1966 in baseball\|1966]], he quickly wore out his welcome due to erratic behavior. He got in a fistfight with the popular Phillie [[Frank Thomas (NL baseball player)\|Frank Thomas]] in July [[1965 in baseball\|1965]], gashed his throwing hand by pushing it through a car headlight on [[August 24]], [[1967 in baseball\|1967]], and earned a 26-game suspension in June [[1969 in baseball\|1969]] after being stopped by police for erratic driving, and showing up late to a doubleheader; he also began drinking heavily.	+	Although Allen enjoyed several good years in Philadelphia, making [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game\|All-Star]] teams from 1965-67 and leading the league in slugging (.632), [[On-base plus slugging\|OPS]] (1.027) and extra base hits (75) in [[1966 in baseball\|1966]], he quickly wore out his welcome due to erratic behavior. He got in a fistfight with the popular Phillie [[Frank Thomas (NL baseball player)\|Frank Thomas]] in July [[1965 in baseball\|1965]], gashed his throwing hand by pushing it through a [http://www.ultimateautolights.com/
		+	car headlight] on [[August 24]], [[1967 in baseball\|1967]], and earned a 26-game suspension in June [[1969 in baseball\|1969]] after being stopped by police for erratic driving, and showing up late to a doubleheader; he also began drinking heavily.

	Even Allen's name was a source of controversy: he had been known since his youth as "Dick" to family and friends, but for reasons which are somewhat obscure at this late date, the media referred to him upon his arrival in Philadelphia as "Richie," possibly a conflation with the longtime Phillies star [[Richie Ashburn]]. After several years, he asked to be called "Dick," saying Richie was a little boy's name.		Even Allen's name was a source of controversy: he had been known since his youth as "Dick" to family and friends, but for reasons which are somewhat obscure at this late date, the media referred to him upon his arrival in Philadelphia as "Richie," possibly a conflation with the longtime Phillies star [[Richie Ashburn]]. After several years, he asked to be called "Dick," saying Richie was a little boy's name.
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