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Monday, January 1, 2001
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Bull Pen - Baseball
Bull Pen - Baseball
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Bull pen, baseball:
This term originated in the 1880's when signs advertising Bull Durham tobacco were plastered over
outfield walls deep center field, where relief pitchers warmed up. The term was coined in Austin, Texas.
Source. Tall Demo 1/13/80
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LCLCPL
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