I asked him that in an autograph request back in the early 1980s. He said he was cut in an outfield collision with another Cubs outfielder. I recall it being Walt Moryn, but I may be mistaken after all these years. It was written up in an early issue of Baseball Cards magazine.
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1955 Bowman Raw complete with 90% Ex-NR or better
Now seeking 1949 Eureka Sportstamps...NM condition
Working on '78 Autographed set now 99.9% complete -
Working on '89 Topps autoed set now complete
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
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So far that's just been Ted Williams and there aren't so many family members to make off with it.
Now collecting:
Topps Heritage
1957 Topps BB Ex+-NM
All Yaz Items 7+
Various Red Sox
Did I leave anything out?