Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Repack Haiku #461 (Harry Spillman)

His stint with Astros
Led to a life-long friendship
With Nolan Ryan
 
1988 Donruss #607 Harry Spilman

 
Not only were Spilman and Ryan friends, they were neighbors and off-season workout partners. Spilman's wife Kim was even Ryan's personal secretary. Their friendship was tested when Spilman hit a pinch hit 3-run home run off Ryan in 1987.

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