An athlete who divided his passions equally – and triumphantly – between All-American football and Olympic track and field. Born June 6, 1905 in Brooklyn, New York, Ray Barbuti developed a hometown toughness at an early age, and parlayed this...
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A born leader and brazen hitter, “Captain Sal” enjoyed a 16-year career with the Oakland A’s and Milwaukee Brewers. Sal Bando’s reputation for team leadership earned him the nickname Captain Sal – and, at times, also earned him the consternation...
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