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Paul SBut Peter, re Yaz's acceptance, didn't Terrible Ted have a love/hate relationship with the BSox fans too? That would fit right in!
And re David's comments about Rice -- he was really quite
the surly guy. Must be something about the Fenway outfield air.
BTW -- I remember Mantle being admired but not coddled by NY fans in the 50's the way he was much more in the 60's. He wasn't totally lionized until
after he retired.
Meanwhile, here's more Mays to keep this on topic:
*edited for cards and assorted text.