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Randy Johnson's career and what he means to me

My first vague memory of Randy Johnson was him throwing over John Kruk's head in the 1993 All-Star game.

"Throw at someone? Future Diamondback amirite?" Media people would have said if they had known the Diamondbacks would be a thing or the media narratives dogging them 17 years into their existence.

That moment did establish the initial persona of Randy Johnson in my mind, a very tall, very intense, very scary pitcher who could put the genuine fear of God into you.

I also remember Randy Johnson for his cameo appearance in Little Big League.