It also left him with brain damage and affected his speech. Super guy with a smooth voice ,a real gentleman. (2,470) I still miss him, said Petrocelli, now the manager of the Red Sox Pawtucket farm team. Conigliaro was crowding the plate and staying stock still that was his secret. About Tony Conigliaro: Tony C was only 19 years old in 1964 when he broke into the big leagues as a rookie with the Red Sox. When Conigliaro approached the plate for his first at-bat, a leggy, well-dressed, attractive female admirer sashayed down from the grandstand into the box seats and tossed a bouquet of red roses onto the field. However, his eyesight was exposed as a weakness, as he hit only .255 compared to .290 in his rookie year and .287 in 1967. Tonys heart attack came on his way to the airport when he was headed out of town to complete a business trip, and to close out his affairs on the West Coast. A comeback attempt in 1975 failed, and Conigliaro turned to broadcasting. Despite being only 30, it just wasn't meant to be. He had started the All-Star game in right field the month before, with teammate Carl Yastrzemski starting in left, and the Red Sox, who had finished ninth in 1966, were only 1 1/2 games out of first. He batted .255, hit 20 homers and drove in 82 runs in 141 games. However, he and Red Sox Manager Dick Williams fought, and Mr. Conigliaro was traded after the 1970 season. Naturally, she was invited. The travails and tragedies of Tony Conigliaro are dramatically and skillfully told in the new book, The Tony Conigliaro Story, written by Bruce Fitzpatrick. Tony, sensing it, turned just in time to avoid being hit. Fitzpatrick: Actually, he came back in 1969 and won the Comeback Player of the Year Award. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. However this was one of the worst that I saw play out in public. Tony Conigliaro age in second is 2464473600 seconds old; Next Tony Conigliaro birthday is on Sunday, January 7th 2024; Tony Conigliaro age in next birthday (2024) is 79 years old . Tony had the talent, the looks, charisma and his own city in love with him He was special. How about Al Pacino for the role of Michael in The Godfather. By the age of 22, he had already hit 104 home runs and seemed on course to become one of the all-time great sluggers. A little while back, at his Bar Termini in London, Tony Conigliaroan icon of the 20th - century cocktail revivalcreated his version of a Bellini with peach puree and almond blossom liqueur for an Italian newspaper photo shoot. Who was that you ask? What most people dont know is that he averaged 25-30 games a year on the bench with injuries due to his aggressive style of play in the field, i.e. Sorry for being so negative. The travails and tragedies of Tony Conigliaro are. And that, we hope, is going to be a long, long time. I told Jack, `Get out of here, get away. Jack came up to the plate; he was concerned. Tony Conigliaro beaning: 50 years ago today, Boston Red Sox star's career derailed MassLive 55K subscribers Subscribe 44K views 5 years ago On Aug. 18, 1967, Tony Conigliaro was a rising. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jessica Wheaton (Tampa, Florida), born in Vancouver, Washington, who passed away on April 17, 2020, at the age of 36, leaving to mourn family and friends. "You knew the injury was serious the moment you heard it.". Her mother Cherie (Dave) Scheetz, father Rick (Brandi) Dukes, sister Anna (Kurt) Parker, brother Brandon (Danae) Austenfeld, brother Michael Dukes, and sister Erin Emerson. Two years earlier, at 20, he was the youngest player to lead the AL in homers for a season, belting 32. The Athletics have two young players on their roster whose names are sure to bring feelings of excitement to any Boston Red Sox fan who followed the team in the 1960s and 1970s. Had Tony C's helmet been equipped with one of these ear flaps, he may have gone down as one of the best hitters in Red Sox history. A screenwriter and author, Fitzpatrick tracks Conigliaros life with special emphasis on his childhood and his struggles after the bean ball incident. I still cringe when I see footage of his beaning, 35 years later. I have been brutally, cruelly repeatedly back-stabbed at work. After only a few months in the low minors, he made the major leagues in 1964. He was close to getting the Red Sox televison job in 1982 when he suffered a heart attack. Tony's ex-girl friend dated The Hawk for a short time. In 1967, during The Impossible Dream season, the bar was set high for . Recalling . Hurricane Carter was a good boxer who was probably framed. Arranged by Charlie Calello and produced by Al Kasha.Hailing from Revere, Massachusetts, Tony Conigliaro was a bas. I think she's a hottie. "Tony C," as he was known by the fans, was such a popular player that he could truly say he had it all. While being driven to an airport in 1982, he suffered a debilitating heart attack. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. He died on February 24, 1990, Salem, MA. The seats were being marketed specifically towards families. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Data Provided By In 1970, Conigliaro looked as if he truly was returning to his old form. We knew we had lost him for a long time. I was there. Aos ms tarde sufri un ataque cardiaco mientras viajaba a Boston para una entrevista de trabajo, despus del lamentable suceso no pudo recuperarse y pas el resto de su vida viviendo en . Currently, the Tony Conigliaro Award is awarded to the player in the Major Leagues who finds success despite overcoming strong adversity. While winning a Hutch Award, given to the comeback player of the year, Tony C showed why the Red Sox gave him a chance to take back his outfield spot, posting a respectable 20 home runs and 82 RBI in 1969. Conigliaro's family told the team . Im importing exasperation at other books and films into this issue and thats not fair. "It stopped everybody in the place because of the sound of it. He was a sportscaster for television stations in Providence, R.I., and San Francisco, then worked for a sports agent's firm in Los Angeles and operated a health food store near San Francisco. Unable to recover and lead a normal life, Conigliaro was put into the care of his family. Arent predictions of the hall of fame for Tony C a bit over the top? He lived in Nahant, Mass. I guess thats all right with me. What were the f***ing chances? He died of kidney failure at age 45, Feb. 24, 1990 baseballs ultimate story of promise unfulfilled. What a great story! S: Outfielder Tony Conigliaro of the Boston Red Sox with bat on shoulder sitting in the dougout before the start of a circa mid 1960's Major League. Was there tension between Tony and Harrelson because of this? On August 18, 1967, the Red Sox were playing the California Angels at Fenway Park. How big of a disappointment was it for him to miss out on the 1975 American League pennant and that historic World Series that came with it? How deep was this rift, and was it irreparable? The club didn't provide a cause of death. I think he would have finished very high on the HR list- he had that great Fenway Park swing. Staff Photo by Nancy Lane. They come every August, Hamilton says. Its really a lot of fun, a tremendous amount of fun.. Born: Tony Conigliaro, 45, a brilliant outfielder with baseball's Boston Red Sox when his cheekbone and career were shattered by a fastball in 1967, died of pneumonia and kidney failure Feb. 24 at a hospital in Salem, Mass. Tony Conigliaro was born in Revere, Mass. The bad news is Mrs. B. was a little under the weather this year, suffering a couple of mini-strokes that caused her to miss the annual Intercity League banquet for the first time since anyone could remember. He finally hit it with No. He died eight years later, at the age of 45. But after August 18, 1967, Conigliaro would never again be the same. Since instituted in 1990, here are notable recipients: 2007, Jon Lester, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. I just remember sitting on his lap once and that was it. The game ended around 1 a.m., and Tony C. announced his retirement at a 5 a.m. press conference. The sound and the silence. Dr. Tony Conigliaro is a Family Medicine Doctor in Plainview, NY. In his first at-bat in Fenway Park, Conigliaro hit a towering home run in the second inning against the White Sox. Tony Conigliaro made his big league debut in 1964 at the tender age of 19. After his death, Pesky said, "He was so good and you could see it. Unfortunately, life went downhill for Tony C after his baseball career. Buckley should have used some of the space he wasted telling us things about Tony C's career that most Sox fans already know to tell us a little about her life today beyond just the fact that she's gotten close to the Conigliaro family. Excellent interview! [8] It was named "Conigliaro's Corner" in honor of Conigliaro. More information on Tony Conigliaro can be found here. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. I called the culprit out. 4 talking about this. Tony Conigliaro Autographed Signed 1970 Topps Card #340 Boston Red Sox PSA/DNA KEN $1138.45 $739.99 free shipping SAME DAY SHIPPING Tony Conigliaro Autographed Signed Red Sox Authentic 11X14 B&W Photo PSA/DNA DYE $1353.83 $879.99 free shipping Tony Conigliaro Autographed Signed 1964 Goverment Postcard Index Red Sox Beckett Beckett COA WIN $1569.22 At 20, he became the youngest player ever to lead the league. It was unmistakable," said Dew. He fell face first, and stayed down like a fallen soldier. ALL TOGETHER NOW: Bruins analyst Andy Brickley (left) stands with his mom, Bertha, and siblings Raina, George, John, Lila and Quintin in his mothers Melrose home. Tony C was left a bleeding mess, sprawled out over home plate. A few days later Tony caught Williams not paying attention and fired his own fastball at him, yelling Watch where youre going, bush. Pitcher Dick Stuart had to seperate them, and from then on the Tony and Dick had gotten each others attention, and never did become close. Williams then made his classic remark, Watch where youre going, bush, (as in bush leaguer). Conigliaro never fully recovered and suffered slight brain damage due to the stroke, until his death more than eight years later, in February 1990, at the age of 45 from pneumonia and kidney failure. For years and years, working parents in the neighborhood would leave their kids at her house during the day and shed take care of them. Since 1990, the Tony Conigliaro Award, instituted by the Red Sox after his death, is given annually to the MLB player who best overcomes obstacles and adversities through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage that were considered Tony's trademarks. I dont know that his defensive reputation is anything more than decent or unspectacular. Tony Conigliaro looked to have a bright, bright future ahead of him making a living as a Major League Baseball player when he signed at just 17 years-old in 1962. Thats where we met. He also was the younger brother of Sox phenom Tony Conigliaro. At the time of his injury, Mr. Conigliaro had appeared in 95 games, hit 20 home runs and was hitting .287. The McLaughlins did have a baseball owned by the Red Sox slugger, and they presented it to Jessica as a Christmas gift. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Did not play in major or minor leagues (Injured), Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. "It goes putt puttt.". Being a Life Path Number 9 means embarking on a lifelong quest to quench an insatiable thirst for growth and new experiences. Tony C was about to make it big with the Red Sox. Scoreless game, two out and nobody on. (Please note: For some informations, we can only point to external links). His first swing, on Opening Day, produced a home run. I think an element of resentment may have lingered. Tony Conigliaro was born on January 7, 1945 (age 45) in Massachusetts, United States. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Your email address will not be published. "Colleges being nothing but grooming schools for the middleclass non-identity which usually finds its perfect expression on the outskirts of the campus in rows of well-to-do houses with lawns and television sets in each living room with everybody looking at the same thing and thinking the same thing at the same time while the Japhies of the world go prowling in the wilderness"Jack Kerouac, She looks like one of the go-go girls that used to dance behind Tony when he would sing "Little Red Rooster" with his band. In that season, at age 22, he not only reached a career total of 100 home runs, but attained that milestone at the youngest age for an American League player.[4]. So I keep going. Before he was injured, he had hit 20 or more home runs in his first four seasons in the big leagues. There has been one small change in the schedule: For the first time in, like, forever, she wont be doing the cooking. The book covers Tony's fight to regain the sight and depth perception necessary to hit major league pitching. The sight in his injured eye never quite came back fully. And Ill always know in my heart that I sure as hell didnt do it intentionally. The McLaughlins did have a baseball owned by the Red Sox slugger, and they presented it to Jessica as a Christmas gift. Jessica was full of life and adventure. KANSAS CITY, Mo.. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He got hit a lot. Anthony Richard Conigliaro (January 7, 1945 - February 24, 1990), nicknamed "Tony C" and "Conig", was a Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter who played for the Boston Red Sox (1964-1967, 1969-1970, 1975) and California Angels (1971). February 16, 2021. We present them here for purely educational purposes. She was patient oh so patient, with everyone around her. Its in their genes. Quintin and George played minor league hockey. The beaning exchange between Tony C and Dick Williams didnt come during a game. They have baseball in their blood theyre really good ballplayers, said Conigliaro. Markusen: Why do you think Conigliaro tried to make another comeback with the Red Sox in 1975? On that day, Tony Conigliaro, the 22-year-old Red Sox right fielder who appeared fated for greatness and a Hall of Fame career, was hit in the left cheek by a fastball thrown by California Angels pitcher Jack Hamilton in a home game at Fenway Park. I know what I did wasnt, intentional. They keep me going. At 29, Hamilton seemed to have found a way to get big league hitters out by the time he hit Tony C. I think [hitting Conigliaro] did have a lasting effect on him, Rodgers said. There are now 10 grandchildren. My children have a lot to do with it. Unable to recover and lead a normal life, Conigliaro was put into the care of his family. Conigliaro lived 8 more years before dying on February 24, 1990 at the age of 45. When the Angels gave him his outright release, the Red Sox gave him his chance. He has written for industry magazines Theme and Class, and has been featured in articles in the mainstream UK media, in the likes of The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph. And of those there are many. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Johnny Pesky, a former great Red Sox infielder and coach, was the team manager when Mr. Conigliaro joined the club. Such as when I asked how she met her husband, John. Naturally, she attended. Massachusetts could get another snowstorm Friday: What areas were the jackpot zones in this past storm? And Conigliaros face appeared in all the papers Aug. 19 with an unforgettable black bruise covering his left cheek. He was from Malden, I was from Quincy, she said. After a stint with the Angels in 1971, he returned to the Red Sox briefly in 1975 as a designated hitter, but was forced to retire because his eyesight had been permanently damaged. I went to the games all the time and it became a habit. I wasnt really that good a pitcher.. Tony Conigliaro is my all-time favorite baseball player - not only for what he accomplished on the diamond, but for what he didn't. Associated With. Fitzpatrick: That was never really clear. Conigliaro started his MLB . The first pitch the Red Sox rookie saw in front of the Fenway faithful he hit over the Green Monster for a homer. I think you should lose the attitude and recognize that perhaps it is you who is the problem here.- Pedro Ks Bambino. But on Aug. 18, 1967, he couldnt elude a high, inside Jack Hamilton fastball. He hit .123 in 21 games, and this time retired for good. What few are aware of, however, is that his passion for baseballand maybe a reservation about whether or not he was done for goodwas demonstrated when Al Ruddy asked him to audition for a movie role they had in mind for him. He died of kidney failure at age 45, Feb. 24, 1990 -- baseball's ultimate story of promise unfulfilled. But even today, 25 years later, the sound of Jack Hamiltons fastball hitting the side of Tony Conigliaros head, and the long quiet that followed, haunt those who were at Fenway Park the night of Aug. 18, 1967. Those kids are now grown, and Mrs. B. has attended their weddings. I do it because I always did it when the kids were growing up and I never stopped, she said. During his 1964 rookie season, Conigliaro batted .290 with 24 home runs and 52 RBI in 111 games, but broke his arm and his toes in August. January 7, 1945 Sports are big with this family. By then, Conigliaros face was horribly swollen and the 31,027 fans had grown so quiet, Petrocellis whispers could be heard several feet away. In his 1964 rookie season . The Conigliaro family was at Fraser Field Friday night for the North Shore Navigators game. The highly touted prospect came up to the big leagues in 1964 at age 19, getting the starting left field job. Tony tried out for it, and won the job. Andy played in the NHL and today is a Bruins analyst on NESN. And I dont much like taking the pills theyre giving me now, if you want to know the truth.. We even visited Tonys and his parents gravesites together. In the mid-1960s, nuns were a . Conigliaro was to be left behind as Yastrzemski and the Red Sox went off into history. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, They push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do." I took no liberties or poetic license. He had me right then.. And, in a few weeks, Happy Birthday. For the jillionth time, hes asked. The crowd fell silent at the sound of the pitch hitting Mr. Conigliaro's face, recalled Dick Dew, who was a sportswriter covering the game. Tony Conigliaro has 1 sibling in His family: Billy Conigliaro. A very private, Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Wednesday, April 22,at 4:00 pmat Cypress Meadows Community Church. His education: St. Mary's School. Part of Tonys game as a power hitter was to crowd the plate and force pitchers to pitch to himor walk him. John played pro baseball in Europe and was a major league scout for 13 years. Tony Conigliaro, the former Boston Red Sox outfielder who had struggled to overcome a beaning that interrupted his career, died of kidney failure Saturday afternoon. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. Life after retirement, he became a sports anchor for two different TV stations. 2009 Italian American Baseball Heroes #30 Tony Conigliaro. Conigliaro batted .267, with 162 home runs and 501 RBI during his 802-game Red Sox career. But people are going to remember it, thats just the way its always going to be. February 25, 2018 BRANSON, Mo. You include long conversations as if you were right there in the room. No cause of death has been given, though his family did say that he died at his home in Beverly, Mass. Someone who had just joined the teama rookie by the name of Jim Rice. He died on February 10 at the age of 73. Soon after that, he suffered a stroke and went into a coma for eight years. And the rivalry between the Yankees and the Red Sox matter very little when you think of what happened to someone who could have become one of the greatest players, and one of the most popular celebrities. That last line brings me to this next point: The fabulous Mrs. Brickley says whatevers on her mind. Richie Conigliaro was asked whether his sons understood the illustriousness of their name in baseball circles. Many thanks to him. Markusen: In 1971, Tony became part of a nightmarish situation with the Angels, a team that was disrupted by the Alex Johnson situation. Once we heard how hard the ball hit Tony, we all got this feeling, Jose Tartabull said. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. A year after his retirement from baseball, Conigliaro began work as a sports reporter for KGO-TV in San Francisco. 1968 Topps # 140 Tony Conigliaro Boston Red Sox (Baseball Card) FAIR Red Sox. He was signed by the Red Sox as a 17-year-old in 1962. by Handedness. Sure, Bruce, an .860 OPS is very good for that era. Anthony Richard Conigliaro (January 7, 1945 - February 24, 1990), nicknamed "Tony C" and "Conig", was a Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter who played for the Boston Red Sox (1964-67, 1969-1970, 1975) and California Angels (1971). I think so, she said. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. At the age of 22, it was Frank Robinson, a first-ballot hall of fame electee, as was Mantle. In 1965, at age 22, he became the youngest player ever to lead the American League in home runs. Hed have to look slightly to the left of the pitcher to pick up the ball after it was released. It was amazing, it really was.. He ended the year with the instructional league in Sarasota, Fla., where he attempted his first comeback, as a pitcher. Tonys life was tragic not because he didnt make the Hall of Fame but because he died at 45. In fact, according to sabremetrics, when Tony C was 21 years old, the most similar player to him statistically speaking was Mickey Mantle. in 1945. Nine times, in different parts of the country, Hamilton started restaurants, and nine times they were unsuccessful. However, the addition of an ear flap to batting helmets was a direct result of that beaning and his personal campaign to add the ear flap. Though he would make a comeback from the injury, his career was not the same afterwards. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. November 28th, 2022. What most people dont know is that he [came back] with impaired vision. Published by CreateSpace, The Tony Conigliaro Story can be obtained at http://www.createspace.com/3738481. The lifetime Massachusetts native was signed by the Red Sox as an amateur in 1962, and debuted in 1964. Markusen: Why do you think Red Sox manager Dick Williams chose not to visit Conigliaro in the hospital after the beaning? If not for that injury, he may have been able to capture Rookie of the Year honors from Tony Oliva. This gets done frequently and it becomes a bit exasperating. The love of the Red Sox is a family affair for the Cornette's, their daughter Kristen has a website called Red Sox Diehard, . Tony C. is a nickname for Tony Conigliaro. Due to the sustained injuries, he missed the entire 1968 season. He was 73. Originally from: Italy. Earlier this week, I talked to Fitzpatrick about Tony C. Markusen: Bruce, Ive enjoyed reading your book. He was 45 years old. After eight years spent in a coma following a heart attack, Conigliaro died in 1990. Tony Conigliaro was born on Sunday, January 7, 1945, in Revere, Massachusetts. Theyre both right-handed hitters and can play any position.. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Its the one sobering memory from the Red Sox Impossible Dream, a delirious ride from ninth place in 1966 to first in 67. Any other player in a normal stance would have been a step or two back from the plate, and would likely not have been hit by the same pitch. Bruce Markusen has authored seven baseball books, including biographies of Roberto Clemente, Orlando Cepeda and Ted Williams, and. This years column is about Bertha Brickley, and Im putting it on the record, right here and now, that this fine lady from Melrose is the greatest baseball fan in New England. He spoke in clichs. The ball hit Conigliaro flush in the face, badly damaging his left eye and forcing him to miss the balance of the 1967 season and all of 1968. Tony Conigliaro Autographed 1970 Topps Card #340 Boston Red Sox PSA/DNA #83174183 - Baseball Slabbed Autographed Cards. Billy Conigliaro, the first-ever Red Sox draft pick who started out in the Boston outfield with star-crossed brother Tony and later spent years taking care of him after a heart attack, died . by Retrosheet. While being driven to an airport in 1982, he suffered a debilitating heart attack . The players are 11-year-old Tony Conigliaro II and 8-year-old Billy Conigliaro II, the sons of Richie Conigliaro and Darlene Conigliaro. Tony Conigliaro weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing. [5] The batting helmet he was wearing did not have the protective ear-flap that has since become standard, partly due to this incident. He had played only 74 games and hit .222. It doesnt matter what team you like. I feel safe in saying that they were truly soul mates. I just dont think we need to try to stretch the tragedy to superlatives to make the story worthwhile. February 24, 1990 Shes more than just a sports fan. I would have been curious to see how, with two good eyes, he would have hit in the 1970s. After a four year hiatus from the game, Conigliaro tried to make another comeback with the Red Sox in the 1975 season. At: London. In 1967, during The Impossible Dream season, the bar was set high for . July 18, 2012 1 comment. Petrocelli still whispers when Tony C is brought up. Tony Conigliaro Before Fame [ ] Tony Conigliaro was born in 1-7-1945. And its really a baseball-minded area. $624.59 $ 624. Some skeptics felt that he would never play again, but he confounded them with productive seasons in 1969 and 70. Of course, I was young, too. In his first three seasons with the team, Conigliaro hit .273 with 84 homers and 227 ribbies, including a league-leading 32 home runs in 1965. He was famous for being a Baseball Player. In 1963, he batted .363 with 24 home runs playing for the Wellsville Red Sox in the New YorkPenn League,[3] after which he was called up to the majors. It is a Platform where Influencers can meet up, Collaborate, Get Collaboration opportunities from Brands, and discuss common interests. Hey Guys, Good commentaries. ", "They (Boston fans) treated him worse than Hitler. At only 26 years old, he already had such terrible eyesight, and hit .222 for the season, with only four home runs and 15 RBI. By doing that, I got a really intimate view of Tony, his personal and family life, where he came from, the environment in which he was raised, and his life as a professional baseball player. Tony Conigliaro's Life Path Number is 9 as per numerology. The Red Sox were hosting the California Angels for a game that day, and in his third at-bat of the game, Conigliaro, who was two for two, came up against Angels pitcher Jack Hamilton. Man, Buckley's looks have changed.I love Pedro as much as any man can love another man who is not his wife. Red Sox Right Fielder. Tony C. II and Billy C II are the nephews of Billy Conigliaro, who played for the Boston Red Sox and won a world championship with the 1973 Oakland Athletics, and the late Tony Conigliaro, the former Red Sox slugger who is still the youngest player in American League history to reach 100 home runs. Conigliaro was in a coma four months, and was left with brain damage. So Ruddy went out and got another up-and-coming Italian for the job. He is interred at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden, Massachusetts.[7]. Tony Conigliaro played for 2 teams; the Boston Red Sox and California Angels. Mattie was a minor league hockey referee. His younger brother Billy Conigliaro was also a Major League Baseball player. I was at Tony C.s last game- a 21-inning game between the Angels and As in 1971. The pitch smashed his left cheekbone, dislocated his jaw, and left him with 20-300 vision. 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