RIP- Glen Beckert

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mykeedee

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RIP- Glen Beckert

PostSun Apr 12, 2020 5:46 pm

One of my favorite second basemen in the set!
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STEVE F

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Re: RIP- Glen Beckert

PostSun Apr 12, 2020 7:06 pm

RIP Glen. Loved that 71 card when it first came out. The first season with lefty /righty!
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Re: RIP- Glen Beckert

PostSun Apr 12, 2020 7:20 pm

https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/2020/4/12/21218312/glenn-beckert-key-member-of-1969-chicago-cubs-dies-at-79-san-diego-padres-florida
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Re: RIP- Glen Beckert

PostSun Apr 12, 2020 8:36 pm

Became a Cubs fan watching the 1970 Cubs at 7 years old. Fortunately I wasn't watching in '69. So grew up a Beckert fan. Liked the way he choked up on the bat. Thought he was under appreciated as a player.

RIP Glen. Glad I nominated you last year.
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Re: RIP- Glen Beckert

PostMon Apr 13, 2020 7:30 am

Great article. Nice reminder of why we love baseball.
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