Word: cottontop
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Only 21, Richie ("Cottontop") Ashburn is leading both leagues in stolen bases, with 13. If he has a batting weakness, rival pitchers haven't caught on yet. He hit in 23 consecutive games (the season's longest batting streak). He boasts a fat average of .379 (third highest in the league). In center field, he obviously needs polish, but he covers ground like a wing-footed dervish. His weakness: a none-too-robust throwing arm. Skeptics like to point out that many a brilliant spring rookie has faded before September. But Richie is already being referred...
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