Quote of the day

Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn on the genesis of his nickname “Putt-Putt,” a nickname he receives from fellow Hall of Famer Ted Williams at the 1948 All-Star Game:

“(Because) I ran as if I had an outboard motor in the seat of my pants.”

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