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Quote by Mel Parnell

“I was known as a Yankee killer. My best year against them was 1953. I beat them five times and shut them out four times. You just played a little harder against them.”

Quote by Mel Parnell

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Melvin Parnell, born on June 13, 1922, was an American professional baseball player. Known for his exceptional control and steady pitching performance, he was a notable figure in Major League Baseball during the 1940s and 1950s. more

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