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Late Bloomers: Hank Sauer

Late Bloomers: Hank Sauer

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Paul White
Apr 04, 2024
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Before the amateur draft was introduced in the 1960s, leveling the playing field a bit in terms of acquiring the best talent, it wasn’t unusual for really good players to be trapped in the Yankees’ minor league system for years. New York was always good, and always had a great pipeline of talent waiting, and there was little recourse for players that we…

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