Dwayne Murphy #424

This week, six straight gold glove winning centerfielder and early MC Hammer investor Dwayne Murphy! Murphy was part of a talented A's outfield with Rickey Henderson and Tony Armas and he hit behind Rickey, helping Rickey set stolen base records. Murphy had a great eye, 30 home run power, and 25 stolen base speed. A great player in his own right and an all around team player. 

Topics: Taco Bell, Star Trek, Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em...just pay them

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Butch Wynegar #737

 

This week, a catcher who started fast, making the all star team as a 20 year old rookie and then put together a solid career with some ups and downs. It's Butch Wynegar! Butch jumped from A ball to the big leagues and was the youngest player to appear in an All Star Game. He followed that up with another sophomore appearance and was a good catcher in Minnesota for 7 years before a trade to the Yankees. He often platooned in New York and had trouble with Billy Martin and a head injury. That led him to step away from the team in 1986, giving up his salary...before a trade to California. He was a good hitter and great defensive catcher over 13 seasons. 

Topics: marital advice, head injuries and Billy Martin, Red Lions

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Mickey Morandini 71T

This week, an Indiana Hoosier star, Team USA Gold Medalist, all-star, and dandy little glove man...Mickey Morandini! Morandini spent 11 years in the big leagues, mostly for the Phillies but also the Cubs and briefly the Blue Jays. He was a valuable part of the 1993 NL Champ Macho Row Phillies as well as a key performer on the 1998 Cubs. In retirement, Mickey owned a stationary store, coached in the minors, big leagues, and now serves as a Phillies team ambassador. 
Topics: Tony Lucadello, unassisted triple plays, Hoosier connections

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