Thread: N28 and N29 are attractive sets, but some of the ballplayers
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Old 11-09-2005, 10:50 AM
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Default N28 and N29 are attractive sets, but some of the ballplayers
Posted By: jay behrens

You have to remember, back in the 19c, fielding was prized above all else and catchers were very popular. The original rules of the game were designed to showcase a players fielding, not his hitting exploits.

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