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Joe Gordon "Flash"
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Before reaching the majors, this player was a gifted musician who performed the violin in the Portland Symphony Orchestra at age 14.
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During his time in the American League, this athlete earned a reputation as a mentor, famously being the first teammate to invite Larry Doby to play catch after he broke the color barrier in 1947.
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This infielder utilized his background in gymnastics to pull off acrobatic defensive plays and was named the American League Most Valuable Player in 1942.
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Career Totals
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WAR
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AB
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H
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HR
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BA
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R
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RBI
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SB
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OBP
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SLG
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OPS
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OPS+
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55.6
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5707
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1530
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253
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.268
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914
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975
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89
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.357
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.466
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.822
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120
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Statistics via Baseball-Reference.com
The Original Clue
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