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Originally Posted by GeoPoto
Cliff Blankenship did nothing noteworthy during three MLB seasons. He had an OBP of .249 in 234 plate appearances spread across the three years. He had a total of four doubles and a triple. But, in 1907, his second year in the bigs, he was picked by his manager to go to Idaho and look over a 19-year old, who was burning up the Snake River Valley Semi-Pro League. Once Blankenship saw Walter Johnson pitch, he signed him on the spot for $500 -- Johnson said he would agree to the deal if Blankenship promised him train fare home in case he didn't make it. Blankenship's response was "Kid, a one-way ticket’s all you’re gonna need."
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Cliff Blankenship was the first player born in Columbus to make it to the Majors.
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