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Originally Posted by Touch'EmAll
The anticipation and excitement was tremendous when Ricky was on base! Just loved to see him - the cat/mouse with the pitchers trying to hold him close - his break to second base - his speed - the thrill of his head first slide! A lotta fun !
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For a good part of his career...the pitcher and catcher KNEW he was going. It was just a matter of whether they could do anything about it.
Saw many Walks turn into Triples. Saw him get picked off a lot to. Also saw him beat a lot of pickoffs (and pitchouts) to 2nd base.
