Currently reading October 1964 by the "great" writer David Halberstam. In the book there is a short story on George Crowe. I had the opportunity to play against George in El Paso, TX. He played 1b on the Willie Mays All Stars and I played on the Army Team. I played 1b, but "way back"onto the OF grass when George was at bat.
George, a powerful 6'4" left hand hitter had lead the Majors with 12 pinch hit HR.
During a Cards game, George would sit in the dugout in "slippers" until the 7th inning. When the Manager needed a pinch hitter he would signal George to prepare.
George had studied the pitcher Carlton Willey for 7 innings. He said to a teammate. "that young man will throw me a slider inside and I will hit it over the 355' sign.
Two innings later that was exactly what happen.
"study and observe"!!!!!!
Bob
