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This big bat could make Montreal fans happy

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This big bat could make Montreal fans happy

Date4/4/1969

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Barkley, Harold (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: This big bat could make Montreal fans happy. It is swung by Mack Jones, who hit 31 home runs for Milwaukee Braves in 1965. Mack (The Knife) was the Expos' second choice in the expansion draft. he had a batting average of .252 last season for Cincinnati Reds. Shorter fences at Jarry Park should improve his hitting.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0091564F

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