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My memory is that Phoebus was a pitcher before his time. He pitched in the era where complete games were a big measure of the pitcher. Tom was great for 6 innings, but then he would falter. If he pitched in this era, he would be an all-star and potential hall of famer. He was a darn good player that contributed to some great teams.

I was so upset the day we traded Milt Pappas for that washed up old outfielder. Boy was I wrong!! Frank, I will miss you. Your one my all time favorite Os. Loved the way you played the game. Truly one of the all time greats.

Jan 14, 1963. The day my boyhood baseball hero, Luis Aparicio, got traded to the Os.