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DirtyHarry
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I don't expect this to be a mindbender....but quick. Who was the first DH to make a plate appearance????
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  • SDSportsFan
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    Ron Blomberg in 1973 for the Yankees.


    Steve
  • DirtyHarry
    DirtyHarry Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭
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    Steve...you win. Follow up......who did Ron take the place of at first base?
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  • SDSportsFan
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    I would guess Mickey Mantle


    Steve
  • DirtyHarry
    DirtyHarry Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭
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    Next guess.
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  • Stingray
    Stingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
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    Bobby Murcer??



    Stingray
  • Griffins
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    John Ellis

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  • DirtyHarry
    DirtyHarry Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭
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    Len Boehmer had the short stint at first after Mantle logged off. John Ellis played some games there as well, amongst others, prior to Bloomberg. When Bloomberg went to DH, Felipe Alou was the first baseman of record. History is fun! Regards....
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