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ZacknPhilly's avatar

hmmm, pure guess - Ramon Aviles? He's 5'9" IF that had bit roles in 1980/81 (not wearing #8), he was traded away in 1982. It doesn't look like Pat Corrales who also wore #8 as a coach/manager. Besides it seems like a player. Thanks for the mystery.

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Wax Pack Gods's avatar

Ooo, I don't know. I think I like Corrales here now that you pointed out he wore #8. He looks short there, but could be because he's lunging. I'd by Aviles, too, though.

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https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/manager-pat-corrales-of-the-philadelphia-phillies-comes-out-news-photo/186559927?adppopup=true

Getty Images Confirmation on Pat Corrales, although the label for the picture doesn't make much sense saying he is going out to argue a call as he shakes Rose's hand. It looks like he is congratulating Rose in a CG Carlton win on July 4, 1982 in Shea Stadium to me (after Carlton gives up 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th of the 9-7 win). Teams combine for 6 errors... and Carlton goes on to win the Cy Young.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN198207041.shtml.

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Wax Pack Gods's avatar

Nice detective work!

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