The Legend of Ted Kluszewski

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The Legend of Ted Kluszewski

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Jul 7, 2015

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Ted Kluszewski was a star for the Cincinnati Reds during the 1940s and 1950s, but before he landed in Cincy, he built a legend at IU that echoes to this day. Ken Bikoff looks at the man and his myths in this week's podcast.

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Jul 7, 2015

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The Legend of Ted Kluszewski

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