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Here is a short story about Wid Conroy that I have always enjoyed. Apparently, Conroy was very witty. The Washington Post, Feb 12, 1911, tells the story of a game where Conroy was coaching at third base. A local habadasher had pledged a new suit of clothes for the player that hit the first home run of the year at the ballpark. A team mate of Conroy really wanted the suit and hit a mighty drive to the gap in right field that seemed destined to win the prize. When the player reached third Conroy enthusiastically waved him home. Unfortunately, a great throw from the right-fielder nailed the player at home plate. As the player was dusting himself off Conroy yelled in from the coaching box that he got the player “the coat and vest, but forgot about the trowsers.”