cover of episode Hall of Famer Goose Gossage remembers his friend Dick Allen

Hall of Famer Goose Gossage remembers his friend Dick Allen

2020/12/8
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The White Sox family lost a great player and person Monday, when 1972 American League MVP Dick Allen died at the age of 78. To honor and remember him, Chuck Garfien is joined by Hall of Famer, teammate and Allen's close friend Goose Gossage, who shares stories illustrating who Allen was as a baseball player and a man.

(2:05) - What kind of player was Dick Allen?

(5:22) - Gossage describes how far Allen's home runs would go

(8:50) - Allen's legendary "Sports Illustrated" cover

(12:34) - Gossage on Allen teaching him how to pitch

(16:50) - Gossage remembers and relays how close he was with Allen

(21:31) - The greatest home run Gossage has seen was hit by Allen