Sunday, June 11, 2023

Bo Diaz #265

This week we discussed the tragic story of catcher Bo Diaz. Bo was an all star for Cleveland and Cincinnati, he was a key part of the 1983 Wheeze Kids, and a Venezuelan league legend. He had not yet officially retired when he died in a terrible accident at age 37. RIP Bo Diaz.

Topics: Aguardiente, ultimate grand slams brought to you by Denny's 

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SABR Bio by Andrea Long
Ultimate Slam article!
Ultimate Slam radio call!
Pancho Prin, "El Aguardiente"
Antioqueño Aguardiente, WineChateu.com
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