RIP Oscar Gamble

[OrangeXtreme]

 

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[CousCuse]

I saw him hit a home-run off of the wall in back of the center field bleachers in the old Yankee stadium.

 

[Toga]

The Big O - always good for a key home run.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

In a former life as a young, long-haired, rebellious, platform-shoe-wearing sportswriter in Akron, I was naturally drawn to Oscar when he was with the Indians. Great personality and awesome 'Fro.

My favorite Oscar moment came after Frank Robinson's presser in late '74 when he was named Indians manager -- and the first big-league black manager ever. I was hanging around Frank, getting some quotes and flavor for an article, when he bumped into Oscar. They made small talk, Frank mentioned Oscar's colossal coif, and Oscar said he wanted a no-cut contract. Rim shot.
Oscar Gamble, Power Hitter With Prodigious Hair, Dies at 68

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

"Hated: that guy. Always seemed to be clutch against my Orioles.
RIP, Sir Afro.

 

[KaiserUEO]

He was always a fan favorite at Old Timers Day.

It’s tough to be a Yankee without a ring on that day, but Oscar always got a huge reaction from the crowd.

I’d expect a loud roar whenever his image is posted on the jumbo this year.