1953 PCL brawl - 1

The trigger for the biggest brawl in Pacific Coast League history. Hollywood Stars outfielder Ted Beard slides spikes-high into Los Angeles Angels third baseman Murray Franklin, August 2, 1953. (COURTESY OF DAVID ESKENAZI)

The trigger for the biggest brawl in Pacific Coast League history. Hollywood Stars outfielder Ted Beard slides spikes-high into Los Angeles Angels third baseman Murray Franklin, August 2, 1953. (COURTESY OF DAVID ESKENAZI)
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