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As spring training was about to begin in 1982, the Philadelphia Phillies were -- for the first time in their long history -- a dominant baseball team. They had won their first World Series ever in 1980, and that came shortly after they had won three consecutive National League East...
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This one is a surprise toy. Like one of those awesome little tattoo books you’d find as a kid in a box of CrackerJacks. Always wondered what Maddux would say if asked how he’d pitch his old teammate. Anyone have the link?
This is perfect. Thank you!
Great again. One small correction. By January, 1982, Garry Templeton was no longer a Cardinals Shortstop; the Ozzie for Templeton trade took place on December 10, 1981 and I hardly think he was still on Giles’ radar after that trade, unless the Padres were looking to flip him right after they got him.
Brent, I was thinking the same thing. But when I looked it up, there was a snag because of Ozzie’s no-trade clause, so the deal wasn’t completed until February 19, 1982. I can’t recall whether it was still assumed to be a done deal in the interim…
I dont think that Ryne is a big fan of G-DOG.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1992-12-12-9204230090-story.html