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As Lamar's nickname indicates, he often tested his managers' patience. Two years after he hit .356 for the A's they traded him to Washington. When he refused to report without a raise, he was suspended for the season and never again played in the majors. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » June 28, 1925: A's OF "Broadway" Bill Lamar hits in his 28th straight game; he'll be stopped the next day, but will hit .356.