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  • This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn becomes second oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter
    • This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn becomes second oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter
    Photo by Los Angeles Examiner/USC Libraries/Corbis via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1961 - Warren Spahn becomes the second oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter in major league history. Milwaukee defeats the Giants 1-0. It is Spahn’s 290th career win, second no-hitter and 52nd shutout. Hank Aaron drove in the only run in the game with a single in the first inning. 2015 - Dan Uggla ...2024
  • Former Royals manager Whitey Herzog dies at age 92
    • Former Royals manager Whitey Herzog dies at age 92
    With his aggressive baserunning strategies, Whitey led the Royals to their first three playoff appearances. Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, who managed the Royals from 1975 to 1979, has died at the age of 92. Dorrel Norman Elvert Herzog grew up just east of St. Louis in Illinois, excelling at baseball enough to be signed by the Yankees as a teenager. After a stint in the Army and a trade to th...2024
  • Former Cub Ken Holtzman has died
    • Former Cub Ken Holtzman has died
    Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images The lefthander threw two no-hitters with the Cubs. Ken Holtzman burst onto the Cubs scene at age 19, barely three months after he was selected out of the University of Illinois in the very first amateur draft in 1965. A full-time member of the Cubs rotation by the following year, he tantalized Cubs fans with near no-hitters a couple of times, inc...2024
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  • A look back on Harry Simpson
    • A look back on Harry Simpson
    Have Suitcase, will travel I don’t think there’s much debate that baseball players today are better than they were 50 or 100 years ago. For one thing, MLB is now integrated. It’s truly an international sport. The second thing is players at nearly all levels now play and work out year-round. With AAU and traveling teams, pre-teen ballplayers probably play more games in a summer than I played in the...2024
  • The Oakland Athletics’ rich history is being set on fire by John Fisher
    • The Oakland Athletics’ rich history is being set on fire by John Fisher
    Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The A’s will officially be playing Sacramento in 2025 before a planned move to Vegas. A once-dynastic baseball town has been abandoned. It’s official. At the end of the 2024 campaign, the Oakland Athletics will be dead. They will play at least their next three seasons at Sutter Health Park, home of the minor-league Sacramento River Cats, and aim to move...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: April 2nd
    • This Day in Braves History: April 2nd
    Photo by Andrew Snook/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1945 - Former broadcaster and Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton was born in Clio, Alabama on this day in 1945. Sutton would go on to win 324 games over a 23-year major league career. MLB History 1874 - The batter’s box is officially adopted at the fourth meeting of the National Association...2024

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Billy Martin injury and suspension

  • • This Day in Braves History: Warren Spahn becomes second oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter
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  • • Former Royals manager Whitey Herzog dies at age 92
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  • • This Day in Braves History: April 2nd
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  • This Day in Braves History: Andrelton Simmons signs 7-year extension with Atlanta
    • This Day in Braves History: Andrelton Simmons signs 7-year extension with Atlanta
    Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1923 - Christy Mathewson leads a group that purchases the Boston Braves for a reported $300,000. 2001 - Andruw Jones is awarded an $8.2 million contract through arbitration breaking Mariano Rivera’s record for the highest single season salary in league history. 2014 - The Braves and shortstop Andrelton Simmons agree to a seven-year, ...2024
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  • Twenty Great Biscuits Moments, Willie Mays All Stars, Offseason News
    • Twenty Great Biscuits Moments, Willie Mays All Stars, Offseason News
    Ensberg at Rickwood ClassicWe start with a bang as the Montgomery Biscuits stand a strong chance of getting a new manager for next season. Current skipper Mo Ensberg, along with current Durham Bulls manager Michael Johns, have both interviewed for the Tampa Rays open first base coaching position. While the Rays are yet to interview "outside candidates" its been the practice of the Tampa brass to p...2023
  • A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1963
    • A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1963
    Jim Brewer | Getty Images The Cubs didn’t do much dealing in this year. The Cubs made just one trade during the 1963 season, and only a couple others during the year. They must have thought their brief period of contention meant they didn’t have to deal anyone. June 24: Acquired Leo Burke from the Cardinals for Barney Schultz Schultz, a career minor leaguer who had a couple of cups o’ coff...2023
  • The two John Donaldsons
    • The two John Donaldsons
    Both played in KC Recently, my wife, daughter and I were on a short road trip and drove through Lehigh, Iowa, a small burg of 395 people located in central Iowa which was founded in 1881. Lehigh sits in a steep valley of the Des Moines river which cuts through the center of what is left of the town. The east part of Lehigh has 10-15 houses plus the local bar and grill. Most residents live in west ...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Jaime Garcia to Twins
    Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1970 - Phil Niekro shuts down the Cubs on a two-hit, 9-0 shutout. Billy Williams accounts for both of Chicago’s hits. 1991 - Brian Hunter homers in a 7-4 loss to the Pirates. On the same day, the Richmond Braves finish a suspended game in Pawtucket. Hunter had homered for Richmond before the game was suspended giving him homers in b...2023
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, July 24
    Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources and nicely displayed. Ken Holtzman gets the cover for beating Don Sutton (again). On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narrati...2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: July 17
    Braves Franchise History 1991 - Two naked fans run onto the field at Fulton County Stadium and slide into home plate. The Braves beat the Cubs 12-2. 2001 - Rico Brogna announces his retirement, effective immediately. He will be replaced on the roster by Bernard Gilkey. Undeterred, Greg Maddux will log his 34th career shutout in a 4-0 win. MLB History 1903 - Rube Waddell is arrested for assaultin...2023

Billy Martin lifestyle

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  • Brouhaha City
    • Brouhaha City
    The best of the worst If you’ve been watching the playoffs this season, and I’m sure you have, you’ve heard about the brouhaha that erupted after Game Two of the Braves-Phillies series, triggered by a somewhat innocuous bit of trash talking by the Braves Orlando Arcia after the game. First off, I just wanted to use the word “brouhaha” in a story. Brouhaha seems to be a word that belongs to basebal...2023
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "Manager Billy Martin didn’t like him and exiled him to the bullpen."

  • 2023
    "1969 - Twins manager Billy Martin punches pitcher Dave Boswell who will need 20 stitches."

  • 2022
    "John Sterling’s habit for blown calls has wrecked Yankees games for decades"

  • 2021
    "TAMPA — On a beautiful Saturday morning at the Yankees’ player-development complex, Aroldis Chapman threw live batting practice to teammates on Billy Martin Field (Field 1."

  • 2020
    "To Billy Martin, he was Mr."

  • 2019
    "Sports figures vs. reporters: Top confrontations, from Billy Martin to Russell Westbrook"

  • 2018
    "Brett was ejected from a game against he Yankees when New York manager Billy Martin — an outright character in and of himself — asked umpires to check Brett’s bat for a pine tar violation."

  • 2017
    "Somewhere, Billy Martin approved of this parting gesture"

  • 2016
    "The intensity hit crescendos in the late 1940s, the mid 1970s—erstwhile Boston pitcher Bill Lee once referred to the Yankees as "Billy Martin's Brownshirts"—the late 1990s and in the first decade of the 21st century."

  • 2015
    "Stephen Colbert: Best late night acquisition in New York since Billy Martin managed the Yankees."

  • 2014
    "The franchise has enjoyed a rebirth under the guidance of manager Buck Showalter, whose 1,254th victory thrust him past mentor Billy Martin into sole possession of 36th place on the career list."

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Billy Martin trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Former Cub Ken Holtzman has died
    2024
  • • The Oakland Athletics’ rich history is being set on fire by John Fisher
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  • • This Day in Braves History: April 2nd
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  • Royals Rumblings - News for March 1, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for March 1, 2024
    I got 5 images when I put in “Probably Sucking”, my new motto for the 2024 Royals. This is my favorite image | Photo by CHOO YOUN-KONG/AFP via Getty Images I hope everyone survived Leap Day If you didn’t see yesterday, a former Royal passed away: Hector Ortiz, who spent the past 18 years as a manager and coach in the Texas Rangers organization, has died after a long cancer battle.https:...2024
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Andrelton Simmons signs 7-year extension with Atlanta
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  • This Day in MLB History: Atlanta acquires Luis Gohara from Mariners
    • This Day in MLB History: Atlanta acquires Luis Gohara from Mariners
    Braves Franchise History 2017 - The Braves acquire Luiz Gohara and Thomas Burrows from the Mariners in exchange for Shae Simmons and Mallex Smith. Seattle then sent Smith to the Rays along with Carlos Vargas and Ryan Yarbrough in exchange for lefty Drew Smyly. MLB History 1909 - The National Commission approves owner Charles Murphy’s payment of a $10,000 bonus to his Cubs players for their win in...2024
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  • Today in White Sox History: January 1
    • Today in White Sox History: January 1
    LaMarr Hoyt, destined for a big, brief impact on the South Side, was born on this day, 69 years ago. | Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images A future Cy Young winner just happens to be a New Year’s baby 1911 Future general manager of the White Sox, Hank Greenberg, was born in New York City. Greenberg came over to the White Sox from Cleveland, duplicating his relationship with Bill Veeck ...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Matt Kemp to Dodgers
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Matt Kemp to Dodgers
    Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2013 - The Braves sign pitcher Gavin Floyd. 2017 - The Braves acquire first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, shortstop Charlie Culberson and pitchers Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy in exchange for outfielder Matt Kemp. MLB History 1926 - Judge Landis is given a new seven-year term as commissioner with a raise to $65,000. 1974 - ...2023
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  • Today in White Sox History: December 14
    • Today in White Sox History: December 14
    Tortured soul Eddie Stanky was hired to replace the legendary Al Lopez as White Sox manager on this day, 58 years ago. One Dog and Black Jack leave, while Yonder and The Brat arrive 1965 In an unexpected move the White Sox named “The Brat” (Eddie Stanky) as the team’s new manager, replacing the retired Al Lopez. Stanky was an intense, obsessed man — the 60’s managerial version of Billy Ma...2023
  • This Day in Braves History: November 29
    • This Day in Braves History: November 29
    Braves Franchise History 1966 - The Braves acquire Clete Boyer from the Yankees in exchange for outfielder Bill Robinson and pitcher Chi-Chi Olivo. MLB History 1936 - Judge Landis declares Reds players Lee Handley and Johnny Peacock are free agents after they were covered up on minor league teams by Cincinnati. 1957 - Mayor Robert Wagner forms a four-member committee to find a replacement for th...2023

Billy Martin stats and results

  • • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Matt Kemp to Dodgers
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  • • A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1963
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  • This Day in Braves History: Eddie Rosario helps send Atlanta back to World Series
    • This Day in Braves History: Eddie Rosario helps send Atlanta back to World Series
    Photo by Michael Zarrilli/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1991 - Mark Lemke hits his second triple of the game in the ninth inning and then scores on a sacrifice fly by Jerry Willard to give the Braves a 3-2 win over the Twins in Game 4 of the World Series. 1996 - The Braves jump out to a 6-0 lead at Fulton County Stadium, but watch it slip away as Jim Leyritz hits a game-tying, thr...2023
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  • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz shuts out Pirates to send Atlanta to NLCS
    • This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz shuts out Pirates to send Atlanta to NLCS
    Set Number: X42016 TK3 Braves Franchise History 1991 - John Smoltz shuts out the Pirates, 4-0 as the Braves beat the Pirates in Game 7 of the NLCS to win their first pennant since moving from Milwaukee. Brian Hunter’s two-run home run in the first inning is all the runs that Smoltz will need. 1992 - Tom Glavine tosses a complete game in a 3-1 win over the Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World...2023
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, July 24
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  • • Wednesday Rockpile: In loving memory of George Frazier
    Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, June 21, 2023 “It’s been a great trip and I’ve enjoyed it” -George Frazier It’s hard to say goodbye. The growth and endearing longevity that the game of baseball has with generations of fans have long been placed on the shoulders of the individuals tasked with weaving the vast tapestry of the game each an...2023
  • • Today in White Sox History: June 13
    Ray Durham inaugurated interleague play for the White Sox with a leadoff home run, hit on this day 26 years ago. Interleague play gets off to a fast start 1946 He set records that will never be broken, including winning an incredible 40 games in 1908, and on this day White Sox star pitcher Ed Walsh was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Walsh played all but four games of his 14-year career w...2023
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Rocking the All-Star Vote and Upsetting the Cart
    2015
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  • • The Mental ABC's of Postmodern Baseball: Searching for Every Possible Edge
    2015
  • • George Steinbrenner Buys the Yankees
    Midwesterners are a stoic lot; stereotypically speaking, they’re quiet but not timid. Theirs is a mission of doing a job without complaint, fanfare, and insolence. To be from the Midwest, certainly, is to have a work ethic in your DNA where seeking attention is not only unproductive, but also anathema. George Michael Steinbrenner III broke the Midwestern stereotype. When Steinbrenner, a shipping...2015
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  • • Former Cub Ken Holtzman has died
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  • • A look back on Harry Simpson
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  • • The Oakland Athletics’ rich history is being set on fire by John Fisher
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for March 1, 2024
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  • • Twenty Great Biscuits Moments, Willie Mays All Stars, Offseason News
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  • • Brouhaha City
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  • • The two John Donaldsons
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  • • Backdoor sliders and knuckle curves
    Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports Odds and ends this week I’m fortunate that my wife is also a baseball fan. It runs in her family as her maternal grandmother almost always had a game on. We’d arrive at her home late on a Friday and she’d have on a Dodger game, or some other west coast game on TV. Good memories. Despite being a fan, my wife struggles with the names of the players. Birthdates...2023
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  • • Marvelous Marv Throneberry
    That’s VRAM to you Back in the day, Miller Lite hit upon a winning formula. They ran a series of television commercials featuring retired superstars from various sports. The spots had a class reunion vibe to them and featured icons like Bubba Smith, Dick Butkus, Ray Nitschke, Ben Davidson, John Madden, Boog Powell, Joe Frazier, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, among others. They were funny in...2023
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  • • Wednesday Rockpile: In loving memory of George Frazier
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Top Billy Martin news

  • • Al Kaline, Tigers’ Perennial All-Around All-Star, Is Dead at 85
    One of baseball’s finest hitters, he was also one of its best defensive outfielders, playing 22 seasons in Detroit. To Billy Martin, he was Mr. Perfection....2020
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Kershaw Can Bring 300 Strikeout Feat Back from Dead
    2015
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  • John Sterling’s habit for blown calls has wrecked Yankees games for decades
    • John Sterling’s habit for blown calls has wrecked Yankees games for decades
    From Jim Kaat’s book releasing Tuesday, “Good as Gold: My Eight Decades in Baseball”: After one year in the Yankees’ TV booth [1986], “Lev Pope, the president of WPIX, wanted to sign me to a multi-year deal, but [George] Steinbrenner wouldn’t approve it. He had fired [Billy] Martin as manger [for the fourth of five......2022
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Rocking the All-Star Vote and Upsetting the Cart
    2015
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  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta retires Tom Glavine’s No. 47
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta retires Tom Glavine’s No. 47
    Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914 - Rabbit Maranville hits a 10th inning homer to give the Braves their ninth win in a row with a 5-4 victory over Pittsburgh. 1973 - Warren Spahn and Roberto Clemente are inducted into the Hall of Fame. 1973 - An exhibition game between the Brewers and Atlanta Braves draws more than 33,000. Hank Aaron homers for Atlanta,...2023
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  • • WATCH: Yankees' Girardi goes old-school, covers home plate in dirt following ejection
    2017
  • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta wins first World Series title
    • This Day in Braves History: Atlanta wins first World Series title
    Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1995 - The Braves win their first World Series as Tom Glavine and Mark Wohlers combine on a one-hitter. David Justice’s sixth inning home run off Jim Poole acounts for the only run. MLB History 1953 - Red Barber resigns from the Brooklyn Dodgers broadcast booth and takes a job with the rival New York Yanke...2023
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  • • Did a John Denver song get Billy Martin fired?
    2023

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  • • Former Royals manager Whitey Herzog dies at age 92
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  • • Former Cub Ken Holtzman has died
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  • • A look back on Harry Simpson
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  • • The Oakland Athletics’ rich history is being set on fire by John Fisher
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  • • This Day in Braves History: April 2nd
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  • Billy Martin…the complicated one
    • Billy Martin…the complicated one
    I scheduled this yesterday but it didn’t show up in the reader…at least mine so I tried again today. I was talking to some friends…Dave and Ron… asked if Billy Martin belonged in the Hall of Fame…they both said yes… so did I. This man to me was one of the best managers I’ve ever … Continue reading "Billy Martin…the complicated one"...2024
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  • • Today in White Sox History: January 1
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  • Baseball history unpacked, November 13
    • Baseball history unpacked, November 13
    Photo by Walter Iooss Jr. /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Ryne Sandberg’s MVP and a big day for the Great White North. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and vario...2023
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  • • Twenty Great Biscuits Moments, Willie Mays All Stars, Offseason News
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Billy Martin rumors, scandals

  • • Twenty Great Biscuits Moments, Willie Mays All Stars, Offseason News
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  • The second manager card invasion
    • The second manager card invasion
      Managers no longer get baseball cards and I've devoted more than one post to what a tragedy that is. Thanks to legal hoo-ha and a general not caring about anything except stars and rookies by the general card collecting public, managers haven't showed up regularly on cards for nearly a dozen years. And now the poor people who have been collecting since 2020 are wondering what to do wit...2023
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  • • The two John Donaldsons
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