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Dates: during 1970-1979
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HUBERT ("Horatio") HUMPHREY a.k.a. HHH, pinch-hitting veteran: The 'old man' of the club; in his fourth major league season; long ball threat although has never come through in the clutch; once on bases loves to run, although his legs went three seasons ago; once described as "deceptively slow;" could appear in the line-up at any time...

Author: By Sam Pillsbury, | Title: Spring Training for Presidents | 1/20/1976 | See Source »

Sprinter Todd Hooks and leaper Mel Embree paced the thinclads to victory with two wins each, but it took a clutch Crimson victory in the mile relay and a high jump sweep to ensure the meet's outcome in the closing moments...

Author: By John Donley, | Title: Cindermen Edge Northeastern With Clutch Comeback, 60-58 | 1/19/1976 | See Source »

...Clutch Performance...

Author: By William E. Stedman jr., | Title: Skaters Survive Third Period Friar Rally, 6-5 | 1/19/1976 | See Source »

Brian Petrovek came up with a clutch performance in the third period as a very hungry Providence squad swarmed all over the Harvard net. Petro made 17 saves in the period, almost as many as he made in the first two combined...

Author: By William E. Stedman jr., | Title: Skaters Survive Third Period Friar Rally, 6-5 | 1/19/1976 | See Source »

...speed in the 40-yd. dash, has impressed the scouts by catching 47 passes this season despite frequent triple coverage. Owens, whose older brother Steve was a Heisman Award-winning running back for Oklahoma six years ago, "doesn't have size or speed but makes the clutch catch." Even though Oklahoma won the Big Eight title this year with a minimum of passing, the scouts say another top wide receiver is Owens' teammate Billy Brooks...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: OFFENSE | 12/15/1975 | See Source »

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