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Branch Enshrined in HOF Monday, May 4th , 2065 At his Hall of Fame induction legendary pitcher, William Branch reminisced about his baseball career: "My how time flies. It is only a mere moment from your first spring training game to your first oldtimer's game. But it a magnificent journey." Today Branch was installed into the SIM Baseball League Hall of Fame after his selection by the Baseball Writers Association. Baseball's newest HOF inductee was one fine hurler. When Branch retired at age 39, he had registered 216 wins and 174 losses, struck out 2983 hitters, pitched in 535 games and compiled a 3.68 ERA. Among the many people he mentioned in his induction speech was his first manager. "He gave me my first opportunity when he could have kept other people. I was lucky -- he was a William Branch fan. You can't get in the Hall of Fame without your first chance." |
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