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Dick Allen, Wampum High School legend
Richard Anthony Allen was born March 8, 1942, in Wampum, Pa., and was laid to rest there. He’s the most famous athlete from a ...
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Dick Allen was one of baseball’s most misunderstood players. But in his hometown of Wampum, Pa., everyone ‘knows the truth.’
It belonged to Richard “Dick” Allen. There was no mention of Allen’s accolades from his 15-year major league career, only the date he was born. Mancini took out a baseball with three letters ...
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Baseball Hall of Fame announces changes to Era Committee eligibility requirements
The Hall of Fame has announced changes to the Era Committee election system -- which allows players retired for more than 15 ...
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Baseball Hall of Fame limits future appearances on veterans committee ballot
The contemporary baseball era holds separate ballots for ... and pre-1980 candidates in December 2027. Dave Parker and Dick Allen were elected last December and manager Jim Leyland in December ...
Phillies to Induct Former NL MVP Into Wall of Fame This 2025 MLB Season
The Philadelphia Phillies will honor their all-time hits leader by inducting the former NL MVP into the Wall of Fame during ...
Baseball Hall of Fame changes rule, making it harder for some players to get in
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — The Hall of Fame made some small adjustments to its veterans committee system to limit people with ...
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Dick Allen was one of baseball’s most misunderstood players. But in his hometown of Wampum, Pa., everyone ‘knows the truth.’
WAMPUM, Pa. — On a cold Monday in early December, Don Mancini drove along the winding roads of western Pennsylvania. He took a right turn at an old white church, lumbered up a hill, and parked ...