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progen · 05-17-2021, 03:48 PM

As a kid growing up in the 1950's/60's, about 45 minutes outside of Philly, I was a huge (Richie)Dick Allen fan when he came up. To say it was tough for a black player to play ball in the MLB back then, especially Philly, would be a gross understatement.

Loved went he'd hit a bomb on the roof of Connie Mack. His power and the size of his bat was something to behold. I remember going to the Food Fair in Coatesville for a player signing. It was Clay Dalrymple, and Richie Allen. Well, I got Dalrymple's autograph, but Allen never showed. He was probably at the race track, lol.

05-17-2021, 03:48 PM	#17
progen All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,530 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	As a kid growing up in the 1950's/60's, about 45 minutes outside of Philly, I was a huge (Richie)Dick Allen fan when he came up. To say it was tough for a black player to play ball in the MLB back then, especially Philly, would be a gross understatement. Loved went he'd hit a bomb on the roof of Connie Mack. His power and the size of his bat was something to behold. I remember going to the Food Fair in Coatesville for a player signing. It was Clay Dalrymple, and Richie Allen. Well, I got Dalrymple's autograph, but Allen never showed. He was probably at the race track, lol. Last edited by progen; 05-17-2021 at 03:50 PM.