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Randy Jones's avatar

Great feature as usual. I was certain or at least hopeful, you would have mentioned Grady, “Butcher Boy” Adkins from the late 1920’s

or maybe his great great Grandson formerly at Arkansas Tech, Nick “Ice Cream” Jones.

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Jim Yeager's avatar

I probably saw Grant and Nick a dozen times. They both had really good years. I have a file on Adkins, but I didn't know that he had such a good nickname. Moving him to the dugout for a future story. HA

Thanks for your message. I see Coach Estes at the gym almost every day. I didn't talk to him today, but I was thinking, "Knock the ice off the bases, it is about time for college baseball."

I go to every game if I can bundle up enough to stay a few innings. Find me. I am usually wearing a navy "Birds on a Bat" cap.

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Dennis Ritchie's avatar

Thanks for the article on Allen. I enjoyed Martins. As always, I enjoyed your substack! Merry Christmas!

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