Westbrook Pegler, March 16, 1927

Posted on March 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

 
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March 16, 1927: Still smarting over being called “Tanglefoot* Gehrig,” Lou Gehrig insults Westbrook Pegler at spring training by calling him “Mr. Piggly-Wiggly.”

*The Times says “Tanglefood,” but I assume that’s a mistake.



March 16, 1927, Westbrook Pegler

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