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kairos12

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Mon Dec 7, 2020, 04:08 PM Dec 2020

Dick Allen has died [View all]

https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/white-sox/ct-chicago-white-sox-dick-allen-died-20201207-zyhngctlgjdq5mzhuq37wnrpmq-story.html

A very underrated player who dealt with racism on an unbelievable level. He used to wear a batting helmet in the outfield for fear of being hit with thrown objects. As a hitter he hit titanic shots.

RIP Mr. Allen. You deserved better.
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