We know Honus loved his "wad of chewbacca" (as was so humorously phrased by his granddaughter).
An old Dodger I was friends with befriended Honus when the latter was coaching the Pirates in the 1930's. I was told that Honus loved his chaw, but would always prefer to go under the stands or into the dugout when partaking in a clump of the stuff because he didn't want to be a bad influence to any kids who might see.
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