Hank Aaron was only 6' 180 lbs. He dispels the belief that only big guys can hit a lot of home runs. A great eye, great bat speed, and great mechanics make for great power hitters.
Or, if you're the Mick, you take all those things, and add in shoulders that could carry lower Manhattan, and forearms that look Popeye after eating his spinach.
ESPN/ESPN classic runs these occasionally, and if I see one of the episodes playing, I stop what I am doing, and watch.
Oh, how I wish this show existed earlier. How I'd have loved watching Ralph Kiner, Mel Ott, Ted Williams et all participate.
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