The bat he used was a log and he swung it like it was a toothpick. He was awsome. I wish there was more tape footage of him in his playing days because he was something to see.
Allen had his head on right it was the prejudiced Phillies' management who were wrong. Allen was decades ahead of his time and the things he did back then, superstars all do today and nothing is said. I have met Dick Allen and he is just the greatest guy anyone could ever meet. He never forgot the little people and used to invite the groundcrew up to his home in Bucks County PA. No one ever hit a baseball harder than Dick Allen.
Larry Blong So true Larry !! I was lucky to see him play in Chicago and Dick Allen remains in my memory as a dominating hitter...always a game-changer ..and a great personality
I grew up in that craphole city Philadelphia. Richie Allen was my baseball hero as a kid. I saw him hit his 529 foot homer at Connie Mack stadium in 1965. I haven’t lived in that cesspool city for almost 30 years. Despite his tremendous talent Richie endured virulent racism in that racist city. That racist city didn’t deserve him. Philly was considered the most racist city in MLB back in the day. That’s why Curt Flood didn’t want to play there after being traded by the Cardinals to the Phillies. It’s still a backward racist cesspool of a city.
My favorite Allen story is the one where he was in a bar in New Jersey and got up to sing with the band. When he told the crowd who he was, everybody booed, and loudly! Then he began singing, and trust me, he's a great singer. When he was done, suddenly the bar turned to an incredible cheer. It was just like one of his at bats, and the story of his life. Bum one minute, hero the next! How can you not love the guy!
saw him just smoke one out muniicipal stadium in cleveland , he was with the chisox ........it was a bullet to left center .......got out real quick .................glad i got a chance to see him play ......just one game ............but a memory forever
No disrespect,I love Dick Allen.My dad took me to see that team at Connie Mack stadium.I heard the fans boo him.I didn't like it.But my point here is...it was not the bat that made Richie great,it was his ability.This was before steroids mind you.
I think a lot of fans would boo Allen because they were copying other people. When he came to the plate 85% were cheering and 15% were booing. Either way there was more noise than at any time in Phillies history when Allen came to the plate. I saw Allen hit a ball over the roof in left center to win the first game of a doubleheader against the Mets and some clowns were booing his first time up in the second game. So go figure.
After seeing one of his blasts out of Connie Mack Stadium, Willie Stargell said the reason fans booed Allen was because he hit the balls so far out of the stadium, the fans never got souvenirs.
The people that booed Dick Allen weren’t intelligent to know what he was all about and didn’t understand that he spoke the truth. He was a great person and didn’t mince words RIP Mr. Allen.
Sad thing for us all in Philadelphia -guys with his kind of ability are usually lifetime players for that one franchise-Mantle, Mays and Musial come to mind!
There's a video of Honus Wagner called " Honus Wagner talking and fielding ground balls in 1933" on youtube. In the video, (filmed at Wrigley Field in L.A.) you can see Wagner doing exactly what Allen was describing: throwing the barrel of the bat at the ball. In his playing days, Wagner used a 33 inch, 38 oz bat. -mikenotpaula.
Watered down?? Every team has a bullpen full of guys who throw 99+, and that's only after you get done facing someone like Kershaw, Scherzer, deGrom, or Verlander. Today's pitching is better than it's ever been. If anything, pitching was "watered down" in the expansion era of the '60s and '70s.
well the pitching is not watered down today, and you now have set up guys and closers. But you neglected to mention the smaller strike zone compared to 1960s
@@JonahLoebRight.....an era of Nolan Ryan, Vida Blue, Tom Seaver, Bob Gibson, Bert Bleyleven, Goose Gossage, the Niekro Brothers, Jim Palmer, Steve Carlton, Rollie Fingers, Catfish Hunter, and many others was a watered down pitching era. The pitchers are throwing harder, but the ballparks are smaller, the ball is more juiced than ever before and I suspect some players are still using PEDS.
A great injustice that he is not in MLB Hall of Fame. Shame on all those with votes that has passed him by. Richie Allen played first baseman, third baseman and left fielder in his HOF (non-elected) career. He died on December 7, 2020 at the age of 78.
I saw him play when he came to the American league. I saw Frank Robinson play alot in Baltimore. I saw Frank Howard alot in DC. I saw Mantle at the end. I saw Reggie in the beginning. This guy power wise was just as good. Not as consistent but as far as moonshots he's right up there. I can not imagine the numbers these guys would have had if they used anabolic steriods and weight training. Frank Robinson was on record saying none of the roid boys should be in the hall without an asterick just like Marris has for the longer season. Is Ritchie a HOFer? Well by old school standards no because he was not as consistant but by todays standards yes. Jim Palmer who I saw pitch for 20 years said he feared Dick Allen. So did Earl Weaver. His 1972 season with the White Sox was one of the best of all time.
Imagine being the first black player to play minor league baseball in Arkansas and ask yourself if that might not leave a mark (and I say this as someone who loves Arkansas and has lived here for almost 30 years, but the racism then was off the charts).
Sylvie, he was 22 years old. I think he did pretty good all things considered. I wish Jim Bunning was still around. Jim had a lot of good things to say about Allen. Denis Brennan
Rest in Peace Dick Allen.
You should be in the Hall of Fame.
Never liked him, but I agree. He was a hall of famer. And the more I learn about him, the more I'm growing to like him.
The bat he used was a log and he swung it like it was a toothpick. He was awsome. I wish there was more tape footage of him in his playing days because he was something to see.
Yeah he was Frank Thomas or Albert Belle, way before those guys.
Allen had his head on right it was the prejudiced Phillies' management who were wrong. Allen was decades ahead of his time and the things he did back then, superstars all do today and nothing is said. I have met Dick Allen and he is just the greatest guy anyone could ever meet. He never forgot the little people and used to invite the groundcrew up to his home in Bucks County PA. No one ever hit a baseball harder than Dick Allen.
+Larry Blong you have a point, but he hurt himself by not handling things more maturely. might have even cost himself a place in the HOF
You may be right but the Phillies were to blame as well.
Larry Blong So true Larry !! I was lucky to see him play in Chicago and Dick Allen remains in my memory as a dominating hitter...always a game-changer ..and a great personality
I grew up in that craphole city Philadelphia. Richie Allen was my baseball hero as a kid. I saw him hit his 529 foot homer at Connie Mack stadium in 1965. I haven’t lived in that cesspool city for almost 30 years. Despite his tremendous talent Richie endured virulent racism in that racist city. That racist city didn’t deserve him. Philly was considered the most racist city in MLB back in the day. That’s why Curt Flood didn’t want to play there after being traded by the Cardinals to the Phillies. It’s still a backward racist cesspool of a city.
Amen.
Some of his blasts out of Connie Mack still have not landed.
RIP Dick Allen when you were with the White Sox '72-'74 you were awesome
Dick Allen. Loved him. 1st saw him in 64. Belongs in the Hall.
Richie Allen used to CRUSH that damn ball...
- RIP Sir !!! THANK YOU !! ;)
My favorite Allen story is the one where he was in a bar in New Jersey and got up to sing with the band. When he told the crowd who he was, everybody booed, and loudly! Then he began singing, and trust me, he's a great singer. When he was done, suddenly the bar turned to an incredible cheer. It was just like one of his at bats, and the story of his life. Bum one minute, hero the next! How can you not love the guy!
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One of the top ten Greatest Ballplayers of all time.
an amazing athlete, the best athlete/player on every team he played for. period.
saw him just smoke one out muniicipal stadium in cleveland , he was with the chisox ........it was a bullet to left center .......got out real quick .................glad i got a chance to see him play ......just one game ............but a memory forever
No disrespect,I love Dick Allen.My dad took me to see that team at Connie Mack stadium.I heard the fans boo him.I didn't like it.But my point here is...it was not the bat that made Richie great,it was his ability.This was before steroids mind you.
his first year with the Sox was phenomenal!!
I think a lot of fans would boo Allen because they were copying other people. When he came to the plate 85% were cheering and 15% were booing. Either way there was more noise than at any time in Phillies history when Allen came to the plate. I saw Allen hit a ball over the roof in left center to win the first game of a doubleheader against the Mets and some clowns were booing his first time up in the second game. So go figure.
After seeing one of his blasts out of Connie Mack Stadium, Willie Stargell said the reason fans booed Allen was because he hit the balls so far out of the stadium, the fans never got souvenirs.
The people that booed Dick Allen weren’t intelligent to know what he was all about and didn’t understand that he spoke the truth. He was a great person and didn’t mince words RIP Mr. Allen.
Sad thing for us all in Philadelphia -guys with his kind of ability are usually lifetime players for that one franchise-Mantle, Mays and Musial come to mind!
Saw him hit two hr in one game at Connie Mack. Next time up he hit a towering pop up and the crowd booed him🙁Richie was my favorite Philly⚾️
There's a video of Honus Wagner called " Honus Wagner talking and fielding ground balls in 1933" on youtube. In the video, (filmed at Wrigley Field in L.A.) you can see Wagner doing exactly what Allen was describing: throwing the barrel of the bat at the ball. In his playing days, Wagner used a 33 inch, 38 oz bat. -mikenotpaula.
great baserunner too
He was a great one!
Always thought he was one dam good ballplayer. HOF
It is scary to think what Allen would do today with short fences, livelier baseballs and watered down pitching!
Larry, so true. And you could say that about alot of hitters from the 60's and 70's.
Watered down?? Every team has a bullpen full of guys who throw 99+, and that's only after you get done facing someone like Kershaw, Scherzer, deGrom, or Verlander. Today's pitching is better than it's ever been. If anything, pitching was "watered down" in the expansion era of the '60s and '70s.
And the lower pitching mound. I think Elvis Presley would like Dick Allen
well the pitching is not watered down today, and you now have set up guys and closers. But you neglected to mention the smaller strike zone compared to 1960s
@@JonahLoebRight.....an era of Nolan Ryan, Vida Blue, Tom Seaver, Bob Gibson, Bert Bleyleven, Goose Gossage, the Niekro Brothers, Jim Palmer, Steve Carlton, Rollie Fingers, Catfish Hunter, and many others was a watered down pitching era. The pitchers are throwing harder, but the ballparks are smaller, the ball is more juiced than ever before and I suspect some players are still using PEDS.
My Baseball Hero Always.
my buddy Dr mike litman once asked Dick, how many homers would you have hit at Citizens Bank Park ? Dick replied , at home.
50 at home
I think the only person that ever swung a heavier bat was The Babe ! His bat was anywhere from 48 to 54 ounces if you can BELIEVE THAT !!
My fav white sox player.
Hi great player
This guy scared me when I pitched to him.
Richie Allen my favorite White Sox player.
Did he ever cream that ball !
RIP
All Underrated Team.... Gamer.😊
A great injustice that he is not in MLB Hall of Fame. Shame on all those with votes that has passed him by. Richie Allen played first baseman, third baseman and left fielder in his HOF (non-elected) career. He died on December 7, 2020 at the age of 78.
I saw him play when he came to the American league. I saw Frank Robinson play alot in Baltimore. I saw Frank Howard alot in DC. I saw Mantle at the end. I saw Reggie in the beginning. This guy power wise was just as good. Not as consistent but as far as moonshots he's right up there. I can not imagine the numbers these guys would have had if they used anabolic steriods and weight training. Frank Robinson was on record saying none of the roid boys should be in the hall without an asterick just like Marris has for the longer season. Is Ritchie a HOFer? Well by old school standards no because he was not as consistant but by todays standards yes. Jim Palmer who I saw pitch for 20 years said he feared Dick Allen. So did Earl Weaver. His 1972 season with the White Sox was one of the best of all time.
Dick speaks of Dick Teed, just passed away. RIP and thank you, Player-Coach Teed!
+ChiknStroker Dick Teed had a sister whose name was Dick Teese,and she would never give Richie Allen an orgasm
He should be in the HOF. It’s a SHAME these assholes who vote no are In the way
Dick Allen didn't exactly have his head screwed on right
Imagine being the first black player to play minor league baseball in Arkansas and ask yourself if that might not leave a mark (and I say this as someone who loves Arkansas and has lived here for almost 30 years, but the racism then was off the charts).
Sylvie, he was 22 years old. I think he did pretty good all things considered. I wish Jim Bunning was still around. Jim had a lot of good things to say about Allen.
Denis Brennan
No, he had it screwed on right. The press and the fans caused the problems.
RIP