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11 quotes by Richie Allen

MLB debut September 3, 1963 for the Philadelphia Phillies Last MLB appearance June 19, 1977 for the Oakland Athletics Career statistics Batting average .292 Home runs 351 Runs batted in 1,119 Teams Philadelphia Phillies (1963–1969) St. Louis Cardinals (1970) Los Angeles Dodgers (1971) Chicago White Sox (1972–1974) Philadelphia Phillies (1975–1976) Oakland Athletics (1977) Career highlights and awards 7× All-Star...
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I once loved this game. But after being traded four times, I realized that it's nothing but a business. I treat my horses better than the owners... →

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I'd like to get out of Philadelphia. I don't care for the people or their attitude, although they don't bother me or my play. But maybe... →

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I wish they'd shut the gates, and let us play ball with no press and no fans.

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I'll play first, third, left. I'll play anywhere - except Philadelphia.

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If a horse won't eat it, I don't want to play on it.

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I can play anywhere. First, third, left field, anywhere but Philadelphia.

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I don't know how the 'Richie' started. My name is Richard, and they called me Dick in the minor leagues.

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I don't think I'm as bad as I'm made out to be. I did things in Philadelphia, but I don't have any intention of doing those things in... →

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I put a charge into a lot of balls. Still can.

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Sparky Lyle threw me a slider, and it wound up in the seats. We won, and it was a memorable moment.

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I'm one of those guys who would like to weigh about 115 pounds for a couple of hours in the afternoon and then go back to my own size about 5... →

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