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When the Game Goes Silent — Mel Hall

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Apr 18, 2025
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This week, I want to take you back a few decades to a name that might stir memories, especially for fans of the ‘80s and early ‘90s: Mel Hall.

Mel Hall was a left-handed outfielder who played for the Cubs, Indians, Yankees, and briefly the Giants. His career in Major League Baseball spanned over a decade, debuting in 1981 and ending in 1992. He was one o…

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