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The lanky Ryan gained immortality with a telegram he sent as a brash rookie to dour Bill Terry, manager of the Giants. Notified to report to the team to play shortstop in place of Travis Jackson, whose broken knee from 1932 would not hold up the next season, Ryan wired: "We can't lose now. Am en route!" He was right. The Giants went on to the pennant and won the World Series with Blondy Ryan hollering loudly on every play. His energy and enthusiasm failed to be matched by his bat and he lapsed into a utility role. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 6, 1933: Carl Hubbell wins for the 2nd time, going 11 innings for the 2-1 victory in a pitching duel with Monte Weaver. Heinie Manush is thrown out of the game for brushing umpire Charlie Moran in the 6th inning. Travis Jackson beats out a surprise bunt to open the 11th inning, is sacrificed to 2B on a close play, and scores on a single by Blondy Ryan. » April 21, 1935: Philadelphia's Blondy Ryan ties a ML record by turning 5 DPs against the Giants. The Phillies make 6 DPs in all to equal the NL record.