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Major League players with physical disabilities
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PaulKonerkbro
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I'm really ADHD and tic a lot...but I'm not in the MLB.
shucks. I half count.
shucks. I half count.
birdsfan85
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Still does.coltsnsox07 said:
markakis8
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there was another pitcher recently for the Nationals...Chad Bentz maybe? that only had one hand.
bojacksoncollector
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WOW! Seriously, Curtis John Pride, had a good career, played for numerous teams and is now the coach at Gualladet Deaf College in DC area. Awesome!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Pride
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Pride
leatherman
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Dummy Taylor 21-15 in 1904, 116-106 for his career
Dummy Hoy 82 stolen bases his rookie year, 596 for his career
For those that don't know, "Dummy" was a nickname given to a lot of of deaf people because the public assumed their inability to speak meant they lacked intelligence. There are no less than 7 former major leaguers that went by Dummy.
David
Dummy Hoy 82 stolen bases his rookie year, 596 for his career
For those that don't know, "Dummy" was a nickname given to a lot of of deaf people because the public assumed their inability to speak meant they lacked intelligence. There are no less than 7 former major leaguers that went by Dummy.
David
Moonlight Graham
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A few more...
Lou Brissie
Larry Sherry
Anecdote: My Grandad knew Dummy Taylor since they both lived in Jacksonville, Il; Dummy Taylor used to cuss out umpires with sign language. An umpire responded in sign language that he understood it, and he was ejected.
"I love that story" -PeeWee Herman
Lou Brissie
Larry Sherry
Anecdote: My Grandad knew Dummy Taylor since they both lived in Jacksonville, Il; Dummy Taylor used to cuss out umpires with sign language. An umpire responded in sign language that he understood it, and he was ejected.
"I love that story" -PeeWee Herman
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WoundedDuck
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If we start to get into all the mental disorders (ADHD, anxiety, etc.), this list could get huge I'm sure. I'm fine with that and recognize that it's still a very big obstacle for some to overcome 
, although that's not necessarily the disabilities I was thinking of. Still I'm amazed at how many guys there were that overcame some incredible obstacles to excel at baseball. Thanks for all the contributions.
, although that's not necessarily the disabilities I was thinking of. Still I'm amazed at how many guys there were that overcame some incredible obstacles to excel at baseball. Thanks for all the contributions.carrsallstars
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Rocco Baldelli has a mitochondrial disorder
Josias Manzanillo lost one of his nuts to a comebacker and still pitched (heck he even still threw the guy out at first base!) After surgery, Manzanillo returned, but not for long. ... "My confidence was tough because I was trying to protect myself before I threw the ball." :shock:
Josias Manzanillo lost one of his nuts to a comebacker and still pitched (heck he even still threw the guy out at first base!) After surgery, Manzanillo returned, but not for long. ... "My confidence was tough because I was trying to protect myself before I threw the ball." :shock:
