Right Fielder
Right Fielder
For a time, Dave Parker was the undisputed best player in Major League Baseball.
And though his career took more than a few unexpected twists, the numbers Parker left behind tell the story of a player who could do it all.
“I was a five-tool player,” Parker said.
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“Bill Foster was my star pitcher, not even barring Satchel Paige.” – manager Dave Malarcher
The younger half-brother of Negro Leagues legend and founder Andrew “Rube” Foster, Bill Foster was a tall left-handed pitcher who played from 1923-37. For much of that time, he was considered the best lefty in the Negro Leagues.
According to Hall of Fame umpire Jocko Conlan, “Foster had the same perfect delivery of Herb Pennock, but was faster by far, with a sharp curve, and had what all great pitchers have – control.”
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Center Fielder
Center Fielder
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“One time he hit a line drive right past my ear. I turned around and saw the ball hit him sliding into second.” – Satchel Paige
Cool Papa may well have been the fastest man ever to play the game of baseball. Certainly, the stories of his speed are the stuff of legend.
“I remember one time I got five hits and stole five bases, but none of it was written down because they forgot to bring the scorebook to the game that day,” Bell said.
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