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Johnny Blanchard Passed Today
Posted By: Al Simeone
A Very nice man who I had met many times Died today at 76 of a heart attack. Was on some very strong Yankee teams in the early 60s. My thoughts are with you John. |
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Johnny Blanchard Passed Today
Posted By: barrysloate
Too bad about Johnny. I remember Blanchard, Berra, and Howard achieved amazing productivity from the catcher's position in 1961. I think each hit over 20 home runs, with some outfield duty too. |
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Johnny Blanchard Passed Today
Posted By: Al Simeone
Barry, |
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Johnny Blanchard Passed Today
Posted By: JimCrandell
My most lasting image of Blanchard is that told by Jim Bouton in Ball Four-- |
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Johnny Blanchard Passed Today
Posted By: Jim VB
Very true Barry. Blanchard hit 21 HRs that year in only 243 ABs. The old joke used to be that the Yankees got 54 out of Mantle and 61 out of Maris but got 64 out of their catchers. Truth was, Howard (21 HRs)was their regular catcher. Berra (22 HRs) only caught about 15 games that year. He played mostly OF. Blanchard played a few games in the OF, but was mostly a back-up catcher and late inning PHer and sub. |
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Johnny Blanchard Passed Today
Posted By: Anonymous
Sorry to hear about Blanchard. |
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Johnny Blanchard Passed Today
Posted By: barry arnold
i loved wstching him as a kid and those fabulous Yankees. |
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Johnny Blanchard Passed Today
Posted By: Roger
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Johnny Blanchard Passed Today
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