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Originally Posted by michael3322
This is fascinating. Are there specific reasons why so many hail from Pennsylvania? Team location? Teams primarily in Northeast at that time?
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FARMING! Both versions.
Look up how many players were from Arkansas circa 1920-1970. Look up the Arkansas population vs US total. Some teams were fielding 2-3 guys from Arkansas. Some games had 4-5 starters from Arkansas. White Sox playing Red Sox in the 50’s for example:
George Kell
Gene Stephens
Ellis Kinder
Sherm Lollar
In the 60’s White Sox playing the Orioles:
Brooks Robinson
Floyd Robinson
Gene Stephens
Tommy Mccraw
Sherm Lollar
In the 34’ WS the Arkansas Dean brothers pitched every St Louis win.