" 'The Chief' is probably the calmest and surest pitcher in baseball. He's got a tremendous competitive spirit and will start one day and relieve the next if he's needed.
Allie contributed two no-hitters to the records in 1951. In 1952 he won 20 games for the first time in his career.
He's part Creek Indian and was voted Indian of the year and received his award at ceremonies in Anadarko, Oklahoma."
-1954 Bowman No. 113
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