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Bugs Raymond: Rare pitcher among eccentric baseball legends
In a reminiscence dated around 1904, Bugs Raymond stands out among colorful pitchers. He faced the world champion Boston Americans in Atlanta, walked stars, cursed batters, yet pitched a 3-0 shutout with 11 strikeouts, narrowly sober and praised by John McGraw for his potential greatness.
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