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Originally Posted by roarfrom34
The World Series which starts tonight doesn't really interest me much, however in scanning the rosters of both teams, I've decided to pull for the Braves, due to their third base coach Ron Washington.
"Wash" only played in 26 games for the 1987 Orioles (hitting a lusty .203) however he is best known to Orioles fans for replacing Cal Ripken Jr. defensively at shortstop in the bottom of the 8th inning during a blowout loss in Toronto that September.
Cal had played in a record 8,264 consecutive innings, which dated back to June 1982.
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Bill,
I love the stories behind your collection. Playing only 26 games, still earned Ron a team issued postcard and 8x10 photo.
1987 Postcards 09 - Copy.jpg Washington, Ron 1 - Copy.jpg
On a side note, once the Red Sox are eliminated, I can enjoy watching the World Series.