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10-25-2011, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 1,662
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Birthdays- 10/25
Reds:
Andy McGaffigan (55) -a Red in the mid-'80s. Russ Meyer -Pitched briefly for the Reds in 1956; his nickname was "The Mad Monk". Others: Pedro Martinez (40) -For a while, he had the best winning percentage of any 200-game winner; he has since slipped behind Whitey Ford. Roy Smalley (59) -Gene Mauch's nephew, and a fine player until he hurt his back. Al Cowens -Former Royal OF died at age 50. Bobby Thomson - Said of his famous homer, "It was the best thing that ever happened to me. It might have been the best thing that ever happened to anyone". Smoky Joe Wood -At his peak, one of the greatest pitchers ever; after being injured he made a comeback as an outfielder.
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