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21st Century Schizoid Fan
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: The Gates of Delirium
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RIP Hank Aaron
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RIP.
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Be Kind To Your Pets
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Only Jackie Robinson put up with more abuse than Hank did when he broke the record. He was a great player, steady and reliable, and a great man who didn't deserve to be put through the Hell he endured when the record closed in. Class man, and one of the games all time greats.
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In Search of a Life
Join Date: Jan 2004
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A true legend.
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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made. |
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Join Date: Dec 2020
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Still the REAL home run king.
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testing ... 1, 2, 3
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Just heard this.
One of the all-time greats rounds the bases for the last time. RIP FAX |
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Woman should only make babies
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Never saw them play but that blew my mind in city slickers where the guy thought clemente was a better player
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MVP
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Heard he took the vax two weeks ago.....He was 86.....why? I'm sure it's not related to his death......right? Loved Hammerin Hank...
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Time For Your Wake Up Call !!!
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I was a Sr. In HS, 1975 4 buddies & myself was at that game. We wanted to see a part of history if Hank hit one, sure enough it was late in the game, a solo shot.
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I'm too young to truly appreciate him but the way others talked about him, you had to respect his greatness. What a legend. RIP
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I've argued for years he's actually underrated. People think of the home runs, but he was an all-around great player -- hit for average, had 3,700 hits, stole bases, was a good fielder in the prime of his career. He led the league in HRs only four times, but he was amazingly consistent and durable. Just a towering figure.
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RIP to one of the greatest hitters to ever play. His overall stats are amazing and go well beyond just HRs. Still the all time leader in RBIs, total bases, and extra base hits. Plus he is third in hits and fourth in runs scored. He was a three time gold glover and 25 time all star. He was elected to the HOF with a 97.8% approval on the first ballot (not sure the reasons why he couldn't get the other 2.2%). He was truly a legend.
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Did you hear what I said?
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Koufax must have had nightmares about him. |
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In Search of a Life
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Wow. Disgraceful. Should have thrown those writers out.
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