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On Jack Meyer and reflection at the new year

Sometimes our readers send in great pieces we like sharing with all of you. This is from Jason Love, a big Phillies fan who wanted to share a story about a mid-20th-century pitcher with some neat connections.

Thanks, Jason, and happy new year, Nation!

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Jack Meyer was a Phillies pitcher from 1955–61. Over the course of his career he pitched in over 200 games and finished with a career ERA of 3.92. For most of his time with the Phillies the team was a mediocre ball club, at best.