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Turk Wendell Brushing His Teeth, Chewing Licorice! Chicago Cubs
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The most superstitious player in MLB history
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The most superstitious player in MLB history
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Ex-Met Turk Wendell on the origins of his licorice cheek
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574. Turk Wendell – ZandMe's 999 Good Things
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Where Are They Now—Turk Wendell
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MLB Power Rankings: The 50 Strangest Superstitions and Rituals in Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Farewell to a Move, and Tooth Necklaces - Amazin' Avenue
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Former Chicago Athletes: Where Are They Now? – Chicago Magazine
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Turk Wendell: 2000 NL Champion Mets Eccentric Relief Pitcher (1998 - 2001)
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Turk Wendell on the origins of his licorice cheek, modern baseball, and his son's budding baseball career : r/baseball
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Turk Wendell was a wild dude! He would brush his teeth between innings, eat black licorice while pitching, and hated wearing socks 😂😂😂, By Greatest Show on Dirt