While he was better known for his show-stopping power and prowess in a batter’s box, Dick Allen’s talent as a singer was no secret. During his playing career with the Phillies, Allen performed with a doo-wop group called the Ebonistics. They released a single called “Echo’s of November” in 1968 and did shows in Philadelphia. Music was a major factor in the former slugger’s life.
So it was only fitting for Richard Allen Jr. to notice one of his late father’s favorite songs playing as he anxiously awaited the results of the latest election for the Baseball Hall of Fame.