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Jul 19, 2024
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Let me make the case for Johnny Sain, who pitched his final major league game 69 years ago Monday, to be in the Hall of Fame.

  • Won 139 big league games and was a 4-time 20-game winner despite missing his age 25-27 seasons as a Navy pilot during World War II.

  • Averaged 19 wins in his first five seasons after returning from the service, so it’s fair to …

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