Quote of the day: Willie Stargell on Dick Allen

Written By Andrew Linker

Dick Allen launching another homer to parts unknown

Hall of Famer Willie Stargell on the Philadelphia Phillies’ fans frequently sour relationship in the 1960s with the enormously talented but often enigmatic Dick Allen:

“Now I know why they boo Richie all the time. When he hits a home run, there's no souvenir."

Andrew Linker
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