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Big Jim, a 1970s action figure from Mattel, appeared to be attempting to pioneer two trends in baseball. The first, which did not catch on, was his super-awesome oversized uniform belt buckle. The second, which did, were PEDs.

And just what was that red thing supposed to be?

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The buckle -- ideal for sharpening a corner on which baseballs could be doctored.

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