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The Point After: The Lasting Legend of Steve Dalkowski

Steve Dalkowski's legacy is not only cemented in Hollywood, but as one of the most unique figures of baseball folklore. SI senior writer Tom Verducci shares Dalkowski's story.

Matt Loede

The Point After: The Lasting Legend of Steve Dalkowski
The Point After: The Lasting Legend of Steve Dalkowski /

He was the model for Nuke LaLoosh, the hard-throwing pitcher from "Bull Durham," but you probably don't know his name.

That would be Steve Dalkowski, whose legacy is not only cemented in Hollywood, but as one of the most unique figures of baseball folklore. SI senior writer Tom Verducci shares Dalkowski's story.

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Matt Loede
MATT LOEDE

Matt Loede has been a part of the Cleveland Sports Media for 26 years, with experience covering Major League Baseball, the NBA & NFL and even high school and college events. He has been a part of the daily media covering the Cleveland Indians since the opening of Jacobs/Progressive Field in 1994, and spent two and a half years covering the team for 92.3FM The Fan, and covers them daily for Associated Press Radio. You can follow Matt on Twitter @MattLoede

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