He wore a batting helmet in the field to protect himself from objects thrown from the stands. Philadelphia: Queen of our Cities.

Name
Richard Anthony Allen
Birthday
March 8, 1942
Age
78
Died on
Monday, December 7th, 2020
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Confirmed
Monday, December 17th, 2001
Also known as
Dick Allen
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Richard Anthony Allen
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Guess the Stiff!

In his amazing 27-year career, he knocked out more opponents than any other boxer (141), and was the only man to face both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali. Sure, he lost this battle, but look how much softening up it took before Death could count him out.

(d) December 9th, 1998