Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Wants to Follow in Dad's Footsteps- Former major league pitcher Rip Sewell poses with son, Jim, 19, at Cincinnati Redleg camp for batterymen today. Young Sewell, who completed six-month Army hitch this winter, is seeking career as professional ball player. He is currently working out with Redlegs, although not signed to a contract. He pitched one year for Florida State U. Elder Sewell, famous for "blooper ball" won 179 games and lost 89 during 13-year big league career. He spent 12 years with Pittsburgh Pirates.
Wants to Follow in Dad's Footsteps- Former major league pitcher Rip Sewell poses with son, Jim, 19, at Cincinnati Redleg camp for batterymen today. Young Sewell, who completed six-month Army hitch this winter, is seeking career as professional ball player. He is currently working out with Redlegs, although not signed to a contract. He pitched one year for Florida State U. Elder Sewell, famous for "blooper ball" won 179 games and lost 89 during 13-year big league career. He spent 12 years with Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Wants to Follow in Dad's Footsteps- Former major league pitcher Rip Sewell poses with son, Jim, 19, at Cincinnati Redleg camp for batterymen today. Young Sewell, who completed six-month Army hitch this winter, is seeking career as professional ball player. He is currently working out with Redlegs, although not signed to a contract. He pitched one year for Florida State U. Elder Sewell, famous for "blooper ball" won 179 games and lost 89 during 13-year big league career. He spent 12 years with Pittsburgh Pirates.

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