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4 DUPACR: Ron Swoboda

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

NOTE: this was supposed to go up yesterday, but I had technical difficulties; I couldn’t get an internet connection from the Johannesburg airport in South Africa. Oh, didn’t I mention I was on a business trip in South Africa since … Continue reading →

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Ron Swoboda on Outfield Play

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Before Endy Chavez, “The Catch” in Mets history referred to the diving snare made by Ron Swoboda in the 1969 World Series. I had the great pleasure of talking to Ron about that catch and how he turned himself — … Continue reading →

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1969 Mets Game 123: Win Over Dodgers

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Dodgers 4 The love-hate relationship between Ron Swoboda and the Shea faithful continues. Swoboda swatted a screwball from the hand of Jim Brewer with the bases juiced in the seventh to send home three runners and give the … Continue reading →

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