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greyhawk
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hrbek
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The Big 🫏
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greyhawk wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:47 pmhrbek
Another great guess. Very close

Think Reds.
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The 'Big Donkey'? Adam Dunn?
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The pitcher is a right handed white guy. American League. Had a nickname associated with his first name.
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WLTFE wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:47 pm The Big 🫏
Correct. Adam Dunn at 21.
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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:53 pm
WLTFE wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:47 pm The Big 🫏
Correct. Adam Dunn at 21.
wow i don't think i would have made it to him ... good trivia.
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Seaver
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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:52 pm The pitcher is a right handed white guy. American League. Had a nickname associated with his first name.
catfish hunter?
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Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:55 pm Seaver
Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:55 pm Seaver
Anyone know who hit most homeruns on opening day. At 8. Played both leagues. Right handed. Skinny. Black. Say 55 years ago was his era.


Very close. Think Terrific Tom, same for this guy.
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greyhawk wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:56 pm
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:52 pm The pitcher is a right handed white guy. American League. Had a nickname associated with his first name.
catfish hunter?
Very close. His first name was part of the nickname.
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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:57 pmAnyone know who hit most homeruns on opening day. At 8. Played both leagues. Right handed. Skinny. Black. Say 55 years ago was his era.
Sounds a lot like Hammering Hank Aaron?
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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:57 pm
Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:55 pm Seaver
Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:55 pm Seaver
Anyone know who hit most homeruns on opening day. At 8. Played both leagues. Right handed. Skinny. Black. Say 55 years ago was his era.


Very close. Think Terrific Tom, same for this guy.
Griffey
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Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 15:48 pm
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:57 pm
Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:55 pm Seaver
Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:55 pm Seaver
Anyone know who hit most homeruns on opening day. At 8. Played both leagues. Right handed. Skinny. Black. Say 55 years ago was his era.


Very close. Think Terrific Tom, same for this guy.
Griffey
Right handed. HOF. His team had a notable feat in 1970. Hasn’t happened since. I think it was 70.
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Catfish4U wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 15:28 pm
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:57 pmAnyone know who hit most homeruns on opening day. At 8. Played both leagues. Right handed. Skinny. Black. Say 55 years ago was his era.
Sounds a lot like Hammering Hank Aaron?
Very similar and during that time.
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sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 15:53 pm
Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 15:48 pm
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:57 pm
Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:55 pm Seaver
Quincy Varnish wrote: ↑27 Mar 2025 14:55 pm Seaver
Anyone know who hit most homeruns on opening day. At 8. Played both leagues. Right handed. Skinny. Black. Say 55 years ago was his era.


Very close. Think Terrific Tom, same for this guy.
Griffey
Right handed. HOF. His team had a notable feat in 1970. Hasn’t happened since. I think it was 70.
Frank Robinson
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