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Warren Spahn final career win ticket stub
I finally found a neat ticket that I've been seeking for many years:
HOF Warren Spahn's final career win in game 2 of a doubleheader on 9/12/65 @ SF. Spahnnie went all 9 innings to book his final victory, win #363 which is still a ML record for a left-hander. Giants HOF great Willie Mays also plated his 499th career HR in the same game. This would prove to be the last complete game in Spahn's amazing career as he retired at the end of the 1965 season. 363 career wins and he fought in the Battle of the Bulge- wow! What an amazing life... Last edited by Scott Garner; 12-17-2015 at 06:58 PM. |
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Cool ticket Scott, Spahn was one tough hombre. I remember reading that he was asked how many wins he thought his military service cost him. He said none. He said he was a weak and frightened pitcher prior to the battle of the Bulge. He said that experience put things in perspective for him and major league hitters no longer scared or poised a threat to him. I recognize that green background did you get that one from Lenny?
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The ticket is, in fact, a Lenny purchase. Excellent eye, my friend. Happy holidays! |
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363 wins, 22 seasons-13 of which he had 20 wins or more (wow), 2,583 K's, 2 no-hitters, one which he pitched after he turned 40, World Series Champion ain't half bad... Last edited by Scott Garner; 12-18-2015 at 03:36 AM. |
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