While still recovering from the excitement of a walkoff Frederick Keys playoff win last night in the first round of the single A Carolina League playoffs, I present to you Charlie Locke.
He pitched in only 2 games for the Orioles during the 1955 season but didn't allow any hits or runs during his 3 MLB innings while walking one and also striking a batter out. Before and after his brief time in the Majors, Chuck spent 9 seasons in the Minor Leagues from '1950-58, mostly with the Browns/Orioles organization.
Charlie signed my TTM request in only 6 days, which is an extremely fast turnaround from Maryland to Missouri. He also included a nice long letter thanking me for my request and telling me a little bit about his career.
Thanks Chuck!
The 1975 Topps countdown, worst to best (No. 20-1)
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This is it. The final episode of the 1975 Topps worst-to-best countdown.
This series lasted a little longer than I had intended. Those who wanted me
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3 comments:
That's cool that he responded so quickly.
He may feel good to be remembered.
Very cool. Could you post any of the content of his letter, or summarize it?
Sals- I agree, it certainly seemed like he didn't get much fan mail.
Pheadrus- Thanks. I've temporarily misplaced the letter, but will share it if I can locate it!
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