Monday, May 3, 2010

I remember . . . Oscar Gamble


Obviously best known for his hair . . . Played for eight teams . . . came up at age 19 . . . Was discovered by Buck O'Neil . . . Delivered last ever hit in Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia . . . According to Wikipedia, he once said: "They don't think it be like it is, but it do."
Most Comparable: Leon Wagner; Cliff Johnson
Career Earnings: Unreported
Where is he now?: Bald.

1 comment:

  1. He used to live in Little Ferry at the end of our street. Had a beautiful wife and a caddy with the plates "gamble"

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