Don Nottebart by shortstop J. C. Hartman and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Phillies third baseman Don Hoak. His catcher was John Bateman. That year was the best of his career to date, as he posted a record of 11-8 with a 3.17 earned run average in 31 games (of which he started 27, completing nine). Also in 1963, Nottebart was one of several of baseball players mentioned in a "Peanuts" comic strip. When Lucy gets a hold of a bubble-gum card of Charlie Brown's (fictional) idol Joe Shlabotnik, he offers to trade dozens of cards, including Nottebart's, for Shlabotnik's,
Crom (fictional deity) Crom (fictional deity) Crom is a fictional deity in Robert E. Howard's fantasy tales of the Hyborian Age. He is recognized by the lead character Conan, and his proto-Celtic Cimmerian people. The name "Crom" is probably derived from the ancient Celtic deity Crom Cruach or Crom Dubh. Crom is the chief god of the Cimmerian pantheon, and he lives within a great mountain, from where he sends forth doom or death. It's useless to call upon Crom, because he is a gloomy and savage god who despises the weak. However, Crom gives a man courage, free-will, and the strength to