Thread: Shag, RIP
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Old Sat Jul 14, 2007, 08:14pm
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Originally Posted by GarthB
I'm surprised no one has posted yet.

Shag was one of my favorites at Candlestick. Some "credit" him with being the first to place his hand on the catcher when getting in position. His son Jerry went through the MiLB system in just six years before signing his MLB contract at age 29 compared to the 10-13 year average.

Shag's love of the game was evident, every day, every game. He was 91. Oh, and he ejected Earl Weaver in game 4 of the 69 Series making him the first manager ejected during a World Series in 34 years.

Rest in peace, Shag.
Who hasn't ejected Earl Weaver??
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