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Posted By: jay wolt

My favorite is "Gettysburg Eddie" Plank
He doesn't seem to get the respect he deserves.
Was the all time winningest lefty till Spahn
topped him almost 50 years later.

I live within a few miles from Gettysburg and thats
where Connie Mack signed him out of Gettysburg college.
He was born in Gettysburg, attended the college, lived
there until his death in 1926 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetary across from the soldiers cemetary where Lincoln
gave the Gettysburg Address.

There's a PA historical marker by the college, and in town
is a building where he had his car dealership and I've visited
his gravesite many times incl taking N54ers Keith O., Scott M.
& Dave S.
Rest In Peace Eddie!!