The Liniment Ball
The pitchers had the spitball, and the batters had the liniment ball. This popular legend is actually a true story, though commonly mistold.
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Brakeman Jack Taylor
What do you think the record is for most consecutive pitching appearances without needing relief help? Would you believe that it includes 187 complete games!? Meet Brakeman Jack Taylor.
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Surprise Master of the Complete Game
The number of complete games began to decline rapidly in the move to the Live Ball Era, when higher offensive levels made it tougher for a pitcher to go all the way. The best at tossing complete games in the Live Ball Era was the little known Red Lucas.
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