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Bo and Dean: A Lifetime of Fun and Friendship

By Tom Nahigian

Every time I see his name on a lineup card, I feel like throwing up. — Mickey Mantle1   Who was the pitcher who made the great Mickey Mantle not want to step into the batter’s box? Why Dino of course, Wilmer Dean Chance. Mantle uttered his memorable quote during Chance’s remarkable 1964 season. As sportswriter Phil Pepe said, “It’s Chance, not CBS, who owns the New York Yankees. Lock, stock and barrel.” . . .

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