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“Our sister Alma was the best hitter in the family. We used to soak corn cobs in water so they wouldnt fly so far when we hit em. Alma was the first to hit one far enough to break a window in the barn.”

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Lloyd Waner
Lloyd Waner

Lloyd Waner, born on March 16, 1906, was an American baseball player renowned for his exceptional defense and consistent hitting. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Major League during the 1930s and 1940s, and is considered one of the greatest players in the team's history. more

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