<p>In the deadball era of baseball there were human mascots that teams employed because they thought they were lucky. These individuals perversely were considered luckier the tougher their situation in society. This included physically challenged and mentally challenged kids and adults.

#baseball #vintagebaseball #nygiants #deadball #theathletearchives #mlb</p>

In the deadball era of baseball there were human mascots that teams employed because they thought they were lucky. These individuals perversely were considered luckier the tougher their situation in society. This included physically challenged and mentally challenged kids and adults. #baseball #vintagebaseball #nygiants #deadball #theathletearchives #mlb

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