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They Need to Make a Movie About Hack Wilson

They need to make a movie about Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs in the 1920s (via Wikipedia):

“Wilson had a combative streak and sometimes initiated fights with opposing players and fans. On June 22, 1928, a near-riot broke out in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field against the St. Louis Cardinals when Wilson jumped into the box seats to attack a heckling fan.

“An estimated 5,000 spectators swarmed the field before police could separate the combatants and restore order. The fan sued Wilson for $20,000, but a jury ruled in his favor.”

He attacks a fan and the jury ruled in his favor!

“The following year he took offense at a remark by Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ray Kolp, and – upon reaching first base after hitting a single – he charged into the Reds dugout, punching Kolp several times before they could be separated.”

This guy is a movie.

Joe Ditzel

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