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"FlaRedBirdFan wrote: Urban legend is that Howard was a favorite of Herzog. When Herzog left, Torre was said to have told Hilton that he'd see to it that he'd never pitch in the big leagues again due to Hilton's weight, grooming and appearance. Hilton was quickly released and was soon out of pro ball."
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