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Luplow's ML career as a journeyman outfielder was highlighted by his selection to the Topps Rookie All-Star team in 1962 and a brilliant catch for the Indians at Fenway Park (6/27/63). He raced headlong toward right-center, grabbed Dick Williams's drive backhand, and flipped over the fence into the bullpen. (EW)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » June 27, 1963: A meager crowd of 6,497 fans at Fenway see one of park's great catches. Cleveland OF Al Luplow races full tilt for Dick Williams's drive to right-CF, reaches over the fence, and gloves the ball while flipping over the barrier into the bullpen. Cleveland wins, 6–4.