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The Brat

You know "Mr. October", "Say Hey", and the "Babe", Moreover, this player, is another of my "fave's". Although Eddie Stankey, isn't in the Hall of Fame. They claimed he was a Brat, and he earned his nick name. Well, he bent a few rules, then the League said Ix-Nay. Shrewd Eddie Stanky, was a student of the game. Shrewd Eddie Stankey, saw the game his own way. The Brat played to win, and win every play. The Man was all in, and Baseball his game. Shrewd Eddie Stankey, The Brat was his name. For L.L.

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Date: 6/13/2022 7:35:00 AM
This belongs in the baseball hall of fame! Very creative.
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R J. Elless
Date: 6/13/2022 2:50:00 PM
Thank you Ray. It is very kind of you. Howard
Date: 6/9/2022 7:56:00 AM
Belated welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." The Lord's blessings be with you.
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R J. Elless
Date: 6/13/2022 2:51:00 PM
Thank you Beata, you as well. Howard

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