Sharply dressed and smelling of cologne, the Philadelphia players headed out for the evening in fine spirits. The win that day over the Cubs had closed the Phillies within three games of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Eddie had dinner that evening with Russ Meyer, his girl, Mary, and his parents, who had driven up from central…

JUNE 14, 1949 Mr. Waitkus — It's extremely important that I see you as soon as possible. We're not acquainted, but I have something of importance to speak to you about. I think it would be to your advantage to let me explain it to you. As I'm leaving the hotel the day after tomorrow, I'd appreciate it greatly if you… Read more

JUNE 14, 1949 Mr. Waitkus — It's extremely important that I see you as soon as possible. We're not acquainted, but I have something of importance to speak to you about. I think it would be to your advantage to let me explain it to you. As I'm leaving the hotel the day after tomorrow, I'd appreciate it greatly if you…