2013 Hall of Fame

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2013 Hall of Fame

PostSat Jul 27, 2013 3:53 pm

It will be forever remembered for the first-year eligibles who didn't get in, but for any of you wondering why Deacon White (not in ATG player pool BTW) is being memorialized this weekend while Bonds and Clemens are not ...

Deacon White

I had no idea that he is credited as the first player to get a hit in a professional baseball league.
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Re: 2013 Hall of Fame

PostSat Jul 27, 2013 8:28 pm

In 1878, the Indianapolis Journal reported that an umpire had gone so far as consulting with Deacon before decreeing that a base runner was out. When the opponent complained, the ump replied that when “White says a thing is so it is so, and that is the end of it.”

Very cool article, thanks.

Let's get him on ATG8!
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Re: 2013 Hall of Fame

PostSat Jul 27, 2013 10:49 pm

What a great article, thank you so much.
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Re: 2013 Hall of Fame

PostSun Jul 28, 2013 12:14 am

Fascinating story, marvelously written. Thanks for posting.
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Re: 2013 Hall of Fame

PostSun Jul 28, 2013 10:53 am

sincere thanks. true Americana. made my Sunday morning! thanks again.
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Re: 2013 Hall of Fame

PostMon Jul 29, 2013 4:34 pm

saw where strat is releasing a new HOF card set including deacon white. wish strat would include his brother. go look him up on baseball -reference.com under William White. here's a teaser. one year, not his best, he pitched 75 complete games!

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