Word: meusel
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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DIED. Bob Meusel, 81, strong-armed outfielder and member of the Yankees' famed "Murderers' Row"; in Downey, Calif. Former Manager Casey Stengel said he "never saw a better thrower" than Meusel, who also hit the ball pretty well (lifetime average: .309 over eleven seasons). In 1927, with Leftfielder Meusel hitting .337, Centerfielder Earle Combs .356 and Rightfielder Babe Ruth .356 plus 60 home runs, the Yankees had what many students of the game consider the best outfield in baseball history...