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Old 02-26-2024, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Hankphenom View Post
Greedy?
Sorry Hank, just playing around with words, as is my wont. All I have read indicates that Walter Johnson was the definition of a fine, stand-up fellow. Christy just had the advantage of establishing his sterling reputation prior to Walter.

Perhaps it was Christy that had greedy fingers (hopefully no Mathewson relatives on here). If so, those fingers were greedy to pitch more innings, just like Walter's.

Brian
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