Duke Snider: In His Own Words

The legendary Duke Snider tells his own story "in his own words" in an excerpt from this critically acclaimed national TV special.

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[switchhitter07]

I think Duke is one of the most underrated players of all time and someone who deserves alot more credit than what he gets. And this is coming from a Mantle fan. If not for a bad knee that hindered him the last six years or so of his carrer and war time at the beginning of his career, Duke may have hit 500 homers. Even so, his career stats are very nice - 407 HR, 1,333 RBIs, .295 avg., 2,116 hits. and as mentioned before, he hit more homes in the 1950's than anyone - more than Mantle and Mays

[markko17]

And Gil Hodges should be in the Hall of Fame too!!

[NoGoodBoyo1000]

Duke and Gil Hodges were the only players in the majors to drive in 1000+runs in the decade of the 50's.

[vivascargill1]

not Duke THE DUKE!!

[isuckaman]

I'm a Yankee fan who hated the Brooklyn Dodgers. But I have to admit that The Duke was as dangerous a hitter as anyone of his time. Especially against right-handed pitchers at Ebbets Field.

[nuckster94]

I remember listening to the Duke on the Montreal Expos broadcasts for 14 years, he had a great voice and worked great with TV broadcast partner Dave Van Horne. Duke will always be part of my childhood memories as I was such an Expos fan. Thanks Duke.

[CanterburyCat]

I don't know why, but Duke Snider going is really sad.

[WildeNotesMusic]

One of my first baseball loves, along with the other "Boys Of Summer," back when the Dodgers were where they belonged - in Brooklyn!

[MacGirvan]

RIP Duke!

[prausch65]

"Willie ,Mickey and the Duke"..during his playing days he really faced fierce competition from his crosstown rivals, Mays was a five tool player, Mantle a consistant home run threat , surpassing the career seasom home run season total of 61 in '61. Snider excelled in many aspects on a team with a loyal following, and did it in a very dignified manner, alas "The Duke of Flatbush". I will never forget my physicians look on his face when mentioning the Duke, and how great an athlete he was.

[ollirtep]

MY CHILDHOOD IDOL, I HAD TO HAVE THE #4 NO MATTER WHAT SPORT I PLAYED. BASEBALL MY FAVORITE, HE ALONG WITH MY DAD GOT ME TO LOVE THE GAME, PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL AND IN THE ARMY, KEPT ME FROM GOING TO NAM. SPECIAL SERVICES, MAY HAVE SAVED MY LIFE. tHANK YOU DUKE.

[vivascargill]

You had to be there I think The Brooklyn Dodgers were something special

Duke your death breaks my heart