Executive
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In his first week on the job as the president and principal owner of the storied Dodgers franchise, Walter O’Malley declared his philosophy in eight words: “We are going to concentrate on winning pennants.”
When asked to elaborate, he explained that he intended to build an organization to match the New York Yankees of the American League as a perennial powerhouse.
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Umpire
Umpire
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"Your job is to umpire for the ball and not the player." – Bill Klem
While the mark of a good umpire is often to go unnoticed throughout the course of the game, National League umpire Bill Klem was a colorful exception.
Known affectionately as “The Old Arbiter,” Klem was a pioneer for umpires across the major leagues during his 37 years on the diamond. He was the first umpire to wear a chest protector, and also one of the first to use visible arm signals to coincide with his calls.
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Pitcher
Pitcher
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During 11 seasons in the big leagues, Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn won an incredible 310 games. No pitcher in baseball history was as successful over a similar span.
