Philadelphia Phillies by hoyalawya76

Question 8

The ill-fated 1964 Phillies famously blew a 6.5-game lead with 12 games to play, but still hold a place in Philadelphia lore. They were led by their Rookie of the Year third baseman, who would play in seven All-Star games and win an AL MVP award, despite courting controversy everywhere he went. Who is this outspoken star who remains frustratingly just outside the gates of Cooperstown?

Dick Allen

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