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Article: One final memorial for Mount Vernon.(SPORTS)

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September 26, 2008
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Byline: Dick Heller, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

There is sadness today in the hearts of many Washingtonians with more than a touch of gray in their hair. Mickey Vernon, whose only historical rivals for the affections of local baseball fans were Walter Johnson and Frank Howard, is no longer with us.

Soon after Vernon died Wednesday at 90 in Media, Pa., following a stroke, people were using similar words to describe him: gentleman, wonderful human being, extremely modest despite abilities on the field that should have landed him in the Hall of Fame long ago.

Those skills were immense. For one thing, Vernon was the most graceful first baseman of his era. ...

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