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Future White Sox MVP Dick Allen is born in Wampum, Pa.Allen set a franchise mark with 37 home runs in his 1972 MVP year, along with 113 RBIs.His 8.6 WAR in 1972 ranks second all-time among White Sox hitters (Eddie Collins, 9.4, 1915) and 14th all-time among all White Sox players.Perhaps most importantly of all, Allen was credited by numerous sources as saving the White Sox in Chicago, his play driving attendance when a move to Milwaukee or other cities loomed as a consistent threat.
Future White Sox MVP Dick Allen is born in Wampum, Pa.Allen set a franchise mark with 37 home runs in his 1972 MVP year, along with 113 RBIs.His 8.6 WAR in 1972 ranks second all-time among White Sox hitters (Eddie Collins, 9.4, 1915) and 14th all-time among all White Sox players.Perhaps most importantly of all, Allen was credited by numerous sources as saving the White Sox in Chicago, his play driving attendance when a move to Milwaukee or other cities loomed as a consistent threat.
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