Quote of the day

Dick Allen batting in 1964 at Philadelphia’s old Connie Mack Stadium

Hall of Famer Willie Stargell on the Philadelphia Phillies’ fans frequently sour relationship in the 1960s with the enormously talented but often enigmatic Dick Allen:

“Now I know why they boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no souvenir.”

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