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- noun Plural form of
brushback .
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Examples
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Mays believed that the brushbacks were a sign of respect and even said that if he were pitching, he would knock himself down as well.
WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010
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Beanballs and brushbacks were part of the game, but some of the dangers were lessened when batters began wearing helmets in 1952.
WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010
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Manager Earl Weaver stormed onto the field and persuaded home plate umpire Joe Brinkman to warn Billy Martin that subsequent brushbacks could bring ejections.
The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008
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Manager Earl Weaver stormed onto the field and persuaded home plate umpire Joe Brinkman to warn Billy Martin that subsequent brushbacks could bring ejections.
The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008
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Manager Earl Weaver stormed onto the field and persuaded home plate umpire Joe Brinkman to warn Billy Martin that subsequent brushbacks could bring ejections.
The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008
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Manager Earl Weaver stormed onto the field and persuaded home plate umpire Joe Brinkman to warn Billy Martin that subsequent brushbacks could bring ejections.
The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008
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Manager Earl Weaver stormed onto the field and persuaded home plate umpire Joe Brinkman to warn Billy Martin that subsequent brushbacks could bring ejections.
The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008
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BOSTON The Yankees beat the Red Sox 4-3 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series Saturday night, and by the time it was over, there were debates about head-hunting, brushbacks and ballpark security.
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BOSTON There were no bullpen fights, brushbacks or bench-clearing brawls.
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But there was Bagwell, chatting about beanballs and brushbacks.
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