Attacks On Dick Allen
Chuck Tanner who managed the World Series winning 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates said about James that "He's full of shit, and you be sure to tell him that." when James said Dick Allen was a cancer in the clubhouse. Tanner had managed Allen earlier in the decade with the Chicago White Sox. James also claimed that Allen was to blame for the collapse of the 1965 Philadelphia Phillies because of a fight with Frank Thomas. However according to teammate Pat Corrales Thomas was a bigot who swung a bat at Allen. Phillies manager Gene Mauch said about Allen, ""Never. His teammates always liked him. You could go forever and not meet a more charming fellow."
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