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Walkoff Walk: Tony Conigliaro Sings on the Merv Griffin Show - 1967

At least Merv didn’t call him a young rascal or something…

Part of the reason batters wear helmets with earflaps nowadays is the unfortunate incident that happened to Red Sox star Tony Conigliaro back in 1967. Just two seasons removed from leading the league in homers as a 22-year-old, the outfielder was smashed in the face by a Jack Hamilton pitch, crumpling to the ground with a broken cheekbone and a damaged retina. His career lasted a few more productive years before he was forced to retire due to worsening eyesight.

At the same time his baseball career was taking off, he was signed by RCA Victor to a recording contract and made a few appearances on the Merv Griffin show, as evidenced below:

Repoz Posted: July 03, 2009 at 11:39 AM | 2 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
Tags: history, music, red sox, television

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1. Leroy Kincaid Posted: July 03, 2009 at 12:17 PM (#3241247)

Sounds like a Dylan cover.

2. Pasta-diving Jeter (jmac66) Posted: July 03, 2009 at 12:21 PM (#3241249)

The Rascals (who were still the Young Rascals)

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