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2 unusual facts about Dick Groat


Bill Hillgrove

Former Pittsburgh Pirate Dick Groat serves as Hillgrove's broadcast partner for basketball and former Pitt offensive lineman, and All-American Bill Fralic was his partner for football games until 2011, when former Pitt QB Pat Bostick took over after Fralic stepped down.

Dick Groat

That year he led the NL in putouts for the first time; pitcher Roy Face has noted that Groat was always in the best position for the various hitters, although he didn't have great speed or a strong arm.


Jerry Lynch

After his baseball career ended, Lynch partnered with former Pirates teammate Dick Groat to operate the Champion Lakes Golf Course in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.


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