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Bridging the Two-Way Gap

Bridging the Two-Way Gap: Johnny Lush

Johnny Lush began his professional career in 1904 with the National League’s Philadelphia Phillies. Right out of the gate he played both sides of the ball. He didn’t play enough on both sides of the ball to qualify as a true two-way player until 1906, but in 1905 he dabbled in pitching while playing first […]

Posted on August 2, 2019December 6, 2019 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)

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