C) Dick Dietz 1966-1973 Atlanta Braves

Dick Dietz is probably best remembered for his role in one of the most controversial umpiring decisions in baseball history. In 1968, facing the Dodgers' Don Drysdale, Dietz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, apparently ending Drysdale's record-setting string of scoreless innings. However, home plate umpire Harry Wendelstedt, citing a rarely enforced rule, refused to allow Dietz to take first base, claiming that Dietz did not attempt to avoid being struck by the ball. Drysdale then retired Dietz, keeping his scoreless streak alive. (Drysdale's record was eventually broken by Orel Hershiser in 1988.)

1B) Dick Allen 1963-1977 Philadelphia Phillies

Dick Allen enjoyed several years in Philadelphia where he was as good as any player in baseball, making All-Star teams from 1965–67 and leading the league in slugging (.632), OPS (1.027) and extra base hits (75) in 1966. Frank Robinson, the American League MVP, won the Triple Crown for leading the AL in home runs, RBI, and BA in 1966. Yet Dick Allen had the better season per at-bat.

After making the American League All Star team in 1965 and 1966 at the shortstop position, McAuliffe agreed to move to the second base position in 1967 to make room for Ray Oyler to take over at shortstop. Even with the move, McAuliffe was selected for his third consecutive All Star team in 1967. In 1967, McAuliffe was among the American League leaders in walks with 105 (3rd), 245 times on base (3rd), 7 triples (3rd), 92 runs (5th), 118 strikeouts (5th), 22 home runs (8th), and a .364 on base percentage (9th).

Touted by some as a future Hall of Famer, his career was permanently altered on April 8, 1984, when he was hit in the face by a Mike Torrez fastball. The pitch broke the orbital bone around his left eye and ended his 1984 season. He returned in 1985, but suffered from problems with depth perception that permanently hampered his potential. In 1991, Thon received the Tony Conigliaro Award in recognition of his recovery from this severe injury.

Richard Hirschfeld Williams (born May 7, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former left fielder, third baseman, manager, coach and front office consultant in Major League Baseball. Known especially as a hard-driving, sharp-tongued manager from 1967-69 and 1971-88, he led teams to three American League pennants, one National League pennant, and two World Series triumphs. He is one of seven managers to win pennants in both major leagues, and joined Bill McKechnie in becoming only the second manager to lead three franchises to the Series. He remains the only manager in history to lead four teams to seasons of 90 or more wins. Williams was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008 following his election by the Veterans Committee.

Wakefield brought some of the negative publicity on himself, as he developed a reputation for flaunting his money and not working as hard as other players. After receiving his bonus, he walked into a car dealership and bought a new Lincoln Zephyr even though he did not know how to drive. When he was threatened with a $25 fine for walking with his spikes in the locker room, he "peeled off the money for the fine while still walking.

William Malcolm Dickey (June 5, 1907 – November 12, 1993) was a Major League Baseball player and manager. One of the most famous catchers in major league history, he played his entire career with the New York Yankees, with whom he appeared in eight World Series and won seven World Series championships.

Dickey was born in Bastrop, Louisiana. He broke into the majors in 1928 and played his first full season in 1929. It was his first of ten seasons out of eleven with a .300+ batting average. Although his offensive production was overshadowed by Yankees greats Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio, in the late 1930s Dickey posted some of the finest offensive seasons ever by a catcher, hitting over 20 home runs with 100 RBI in four consecutive seasons (1936 - 1939). His 1936 batting average of .362 is the highest single-season average ever recorded by a catcher (tied with Mike Piazza of L.A. Dodgers in 1997). Dickey was also noted for his ability to handle pitchers and his strong throwing arm. He was also known for his relentlessly competitive nature. In 1932. Dickey broke the jaw of an opposing player with one punch in a 1932 game after the man collided with him at home plate. Dickey received a 30-day suspension and $1,000 fine as punishment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Dickey

Richard William Tidrow (born May 14, 1947 in San Francisco, California) was a Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and New York Mets from 1972 to 1984. He was primarily known as a setup man, or pitcher before the closer, however on occasion he would also start games. His best seasons were with the Yankees when he helped the team to two World Series championships in 1977 and 1978. He was traded the following season to the Cubs for Ray Burris in a move the Yankees would later come to regret.

He is currently the scouting director for the San Francisco Giants, helming a farm system that has produced several top pitching talents (including Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum) but has struggled to produce hitters.

 In a 13-season career, Drago posted a 108-117 record with a 3.75 ERA and 58 saves in 519 appearances (189 as a starter).

Originally signed by the Detroit Tigers in the 1964 amateur draft, Drago was selected by the Kansas City Royals during the 1968 expansion draft. He started his Major League career with the Royals in 1969, becoming the ace of their pitching staff in 1971, after going 17-11 with a 2.98 ERA, and ending fifth in AL Cy Young Award vote behind Vida Blue, Mickey Lolich, Wilbur Wood and Dave McNally. Despite a 3.01 ERA in 1972, Drago went 12-17, and he declined with 12-14 and 4.23 in 1973. Drago's success was somewhat remarkable, given the fact that he consistently posted relatively low strikeout numbers. As a Royal, Drago was especially prolific in terms of finishing games, and with 53 complete games, he ranks fifth in Kansas City history.

Drago also pitched for the Angels and Orioles in part of two seasons, and returned to Boston for three solid years, saving 13 games with a 10-6 record in 1979. He ended his major league career with Seattle in 1981.

On July 20, 1976, Drago gave up the last of Hank Aaron's then-Major League record 755 career home runs.

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written by D!ck Santino, February 10, 2009

Your comment filter takes out the name D!ck.

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written by d**k Santino, February 10, 2009

Can I be the Gm of your all D!ck team? LOL

Great article.


BTW- NYTalkRadio.NET not .COM

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written by Boris From Downunder, February 09, 2009

Seems to me that maybe these ladies need to hire the Royals first base coach - or maybe they already have Rusty Kuntz?

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written by big o, February 08, 2009

see THAT ?
you DO know someone !

everybody else has asterisks attached to their d**ks .

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written by big o, February 08, 2009

HERE , HERE , CINCOTTA ! ! !

tell it ALL , brother .
i should stand on my chair and cheer your name .
(but that might wake up the wife).

d**k "dr. strangeglove" stuart
d**k "the monster" radatz

maybe you ought to switch teams .

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written by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , February 08, 2009

Yep, and Irish name would probably be the last straw :shock:

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written by JoeLano, February 08, 2009

I think your husband will be okay, as long as you don't start refering to Patrick!

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written by ChristopherMulligan, February 08, 2009

Dick Pole former Cubs bench coach and current Reds pitching coach I believe? What a great name.

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written by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , February 08, 2009

Well, all I can say is I wish my husband cared about fantasy baseball! I could use a little in-house draft prep assistance, you know? He's getting a little tired of me referencing guys named Lenny and Paul and Tony all the time.


~KZ

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written by Joe Lano, February 07, 2009

All these woman need is A-Rod.

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written by Bobby Riggs, February 07, 2009

The thing that really pisses me off about the WAFS thing, is if men started a men against american idol group or men against sex in the city, theyd be lambasted as being chauvinistic.

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written by RJM713, February 07, 2009

'Morning Tony,

d**ks you missed: d**k Donovan, d**k Ellsworth, d**k Howser, d**k Groat, d**k Nen, d**k(-ie) Noles, d**k Ruthven, d**k Tracewski and d**k Sisler.

Thanks for the laughs! Have a great weekend,

Rich

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written by Yogi, February 07, 2009

You have officially lost your mind. Better have a cup surgically attached. I have a feeling you're WAFS public enemy number 1 now. How can you omit d**k Pole from this team. Drafted by the BoSox out of Northern Michigan. You call yourself and expert. Gotta get me a new Guru. But in a pinch a gnome will do. LOL

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written by MichaelMuschiano, February 07, 2009

Still laughing...

Bill Dickey- legend

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written by a guest, February 07, 2009

Joe Adcock was a great 1st baseman.d**k Stuart was a stiff.

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