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Two of the best pitchers in baseball history, Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander (1950) and Cy Young (1955) died on this date, five years apart. Even in death, it seems, Alexander was destined to be overshadowed by Young, but it should be remembered that he was on his way to an even more remarkable career until it derailed for reasons beyond his co…

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