Rip Sewell


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Rip Sewell is best known for the “eephus pitch” so named by Maurice Van Robays because, “Eephus ain’t nothing and that’s what that ball is.”

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Dave Parker


Dave Parker

With multiple All Star appearances, Gold Gloves, and Silver Slugger Awards, Dave Parker was an MVP and two-time batting champion.

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Al Oliver


Al Oliver

A 7-time All Star, 3-time Silver Slugger & former batting champ, Al Oliver earned MVP consideration in 10 seasons & was a World Champ in ’71.    

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Danny Murtaugh


Danny Murtaugh

A two-time World Series champ as a manager, Danny Murtaugh finished with a higher winning percentage than eight Hall of Fame skippers.

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Stuffy McInnis


Stuffy McInnis

The first baseman of the Philadelphia Athletics famed “$100,000 infield”, Stuffy McInnis was a four-time World Champ with a .307 lifetime average.

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Jim Leyland


Jim Leyland

Three-time Manager of the Year Jim Leyland earned Hall of Fame induction with 1,769 wins, three pennants, and the 1997 World Series triumph.

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Cito Gaston


Cito Gaston

The 1st African-American to win a World Series, Cito Gaston managed Toronto for 12 years & won 4 AL East titles, 2 pennants, & 2 World Series.

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Barry Bonds


Barry Bonds

Love him or hate him, Barry Bonds has some of the best statistical numbers in history. He’s the career and single season home run king.

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Vic Willis


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Vic Willis was the last to throw a no-hitter during the 1800s. He holds the post-1900 record for complete games (46) & losses (29) in a season.

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Paul Waner


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With 3,152 hits and a .333 career average, three-time batting champion Paul Waner is an underappreciated member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. 

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