Pete Reiser


Pete Reiser

In 1941 Pete Reiser led the NL in WAR, doubles, triples, average, slugging %, OPS, & total bases to lead Brooklyn to their 1st pennant since 1920.

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Gene Tenace


Gene Tenace

The 1972 World Series Most Valuable Player, Gene Tenace has four rings, 4 homers, 12 RBI, and a .405 on-base percentage in Fall Classic play.

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Wilbur Wood


Wilbur Wood

The Sporting News’ Pitcher of the Year in 1972, four-time 20-game winner Wilbur Wood led all MLB pitchers in victories from 1971-1974.

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Mudcat Grant


Mudcat Grant

Two-time All Star Mudcat Grant was the first African-American AL 20-game winner and the first to win a World Series game for the American League.

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Willie Randolph


Willie Randolph

Upon his retirement Willie Randolph ranked 5th in games played at 2B, 9th in putouts, 7th in assists, 8th in total chances, & 3rd in double plays.

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Deacon Phillippe


Charles Deacon Phillippe

Deacon Phillippe has the best walk per 9 innings rate of any pitcher from 60’6” & holds the single-season World Series records in wins, CG, & IP.

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Rick Reuschel


Rick Reuschel

All Star, Gold Glover, & 214-game winner Rick Reuschel has a higher career WAR than Bob Feller, Sandy Koufax, Juan Marichal & Don Drysdale.

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Joe Garagiola


Joe Garagiola

Catcher and Ford C. Frick Award winner Joe Garagiola grew up across the street from Hall of Famer Yogi Berra; the pair remained lifelong friends. 

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Andrew McCutchen


Andrew McCutchen

Andrew McCutchen has the hardware for Cooperstown: 2013 MVP Award, 5 All Star rings, 4 Silver Slugger Awards & the 2012 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year.

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Kirk Gibson


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Kirk Gibson remains the only Most Valuable Player never to appear in an All Star game; his Game 1 walk off homer in ’88 was his only at bat of that Series.

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~Jacques Barzun, 1954