Arky Vaughan, nicknamed after his home state of Arkansas, was a Dodger player for the last 4 seasons of his career. He was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1985, retired with a career .318 batting average and was a nine time All-Star. Bil James, a noted sabermetrician, believes him to be the second best short stop to ever play the game. He is also known for a major rift with Dodger manager Leo Durocher.
Vaughan was involved in a dispute with Dodgers manager Leo Durocher during the 1943 season, and while he did finish out the season, he remained on his ranch in California for the start of the 1944 season, supporting the war by farming and avoiding Durocher. Vaughan remained at home for the next three seasons, coming back in 1947 when Durocher was gone and serving as a pinch hitter and backup outfielder for two seasons.That's quite a grudge. Below is his 1960 Fleer card.

I love Gino's 1958 Topps card below. Notice that he is in a post swing stance, but his bat has been airbrushed away.

Below is his 1961 Bell Brand card.
The Dodgers were at Shea to face the Mets, and players were warming up on the field before the game. As Steve Sax was playing catch with Mike Scioscia, Greg Brock stuck his bat in the way. Sax then threw a ball that struck Brock in the back. The two players apparently started yelling at each other as the moved into the dugout. Before any punches were thrown, however, other Dodgers intervened.The best part are the quotes, especially from Enos Cabell.
"These boys don't even know how to fight."He was subsequently traded before the next season to the Brewers. Below is his 1986 Topps card.

"he's running like he's afraid they're going to take it off the board!"Below is the always fun loving Hatcher in his 1991 Upper Deck card.

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