Little Freddie Patek made immediate impact on Royals
You have to wonder if Freddie Patek would even get drafted by a major league team today.
April 25, 2012
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You have to wonder if Freddie Patek would even get drafted by a major league team today.
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron broke the most famous record in sports. When he did, history was made, and it’s still being felt 50 years later.
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