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Word: pheenom (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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Clemens is a true pheenom, the first for Boston since Jim Lonborg, who won 22 in 1967, wrecked his career in a skiing accident and became a dentist. Clemens almost went the way of Lonborg: he missed much of last year with arm and shoulder injuries and after surgery began spring training throwing like an old man. By April 29, however, he threw hard enough to strike out 20 Seattle Mariners in a nine-inning game, breaking by one K a major-league record held by Seaver, among others. When Cooperstown asked for his glove, cap, uniform and spikes, Clemens...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Tom Terrific and the Pheenom | 7/14/1986 | See Source »

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