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John called the 2007 World Series sweep of the Colorado Rockies by the Red Sox on Baseball Tonight before the series.
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When John was asked how he would change the game he replied with,
"No mascots on the field. Shoot anything that looked like it escaped from 'Sesame Street'."
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The title of John's book comes from a time when a woman told him he was too fat to be an athlete
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John grew up across the street from Gary Howell in Keyser, West Virginia.
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John's last career hit off the Orioles' Scott Erickson, July 30, 1995.
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John Provided funding for improvements to little league baseball fields in his hometown of Keyser, West Virginia.
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John was hit by a pitch only twice in his career.
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John stands at 5'10 inches.
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John is left handed.
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Parents: Frank "Moe" Kruk and Lena Kruk .
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John is one of the anchors on Baseball Tonight.
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Has three older Brothers. Thomas, Larry, and Joe Kruk.
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He hit 100 home runs before he retired.
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Kruk batted .348 in the 1993 World Series.
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John Kruk was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1994.
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Provided funding for improvements to little league baseball fields in his hometown of Keyser, West Virginia.
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He has broadcasted/telecasted for FOX and local telecasts in Philadelphia.
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He played Major League Baseball for the Philidelphia Phillies.
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He finished his 10-year career with exactly a .300 batting average and exactly 100 home runs.
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Abruptly retired from baseball in the middle of a game, walking off the field after a first inning single with an even .300 lifetime batting average.