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  • noun Plural form of brushback.

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Examples

  • Mays believed that the brushbacks were a sign of respect and even said that if he were pitching, he would knock himself down as well.

    WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010

  • Beanballs and brushbacks were part of the game, but some of the dangers were lessened when batters began wearing helmets in 1952.

    WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010

  • Manager Earl Weaver stormed onto the field and persuaded home plate umpire Joe Brinkman to warn Billy Martin that subsequent brushbacks could bring ejections.

    The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008

  • Manager Earl Weaver stormed onto the field and persuaded home plate umpire Joe Brinkman to warn Billy Martin that subsequent brushbacks could bring ejections.

    The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008

  • Manager Earl Weaver stormed onto the field and persuaded home plate umpire Joe Brinkman to warn Billy Martin that subsequent brushbacks could bring ejections.

    The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008

  • Manager Earl Weaver stormed onto the field and persuaded home plate umpire Joe Brinkman to warn Billy Martin that subsequent brushbacks could bring ejections.

    The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008

  • Manager Earl Weaver stormed onto the field and persuaded home plate umpire Joe Brinkman to warn Billy Martin that subsequent brushbacks could bring ejections.

    The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008

  • BOSTON The Yankees beat the Red Sox 4-3 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series Saturday night, and by the time it was over, there were debates about head-hunting, brushbacks and ballpark security.

    USATODAY.com - Heat rises at Fenway 2003

  • BOSTON There were no bullpen fights, brushbacks or bench-clearing brawls.

    USATODAY.com - Boston tops Yankees 3-2, evens ALCS 2003

  • But there was Bagwell, chatting about beanballs and brushbacks.

    USATODAY.com - Gifted pair revealing more for us 2002

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