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Eddie Gaedel (1925-1961) was a 3'7" midget who went to the plate one time in his major league "career" as a member of the 1951 St. Louis Browns, wearing uniform number 1/8. After a long delay, he was allowed to remain as a batter and walked on four pitches. Gaedel was promptly removed for a pinch runner. The whole situation was a publicity stunt by owner Bill Veeck.

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• At Bat: Eddie Gaedel

  http://www.espn.com/page2/tvlistings/show73transcript.html
  Transcript from the ESPN show Outside the Lines, hosted by Bob Ley. Commentary from family members, baseball people, and fans shows his human side and his weakness toward alcohol.

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