Similarities With Josh Hamilton
Many observers, including Allison himself, have drawn numerous similarities between him and current Texas Rangers All Star Josh Hamilton. Both Hamilton and Allison are former Baseball America Players of the Year. Both have battled intense drug addiction, Hamilton with cocaine and crack, Allison with heroin and oxycontin. Both have had considerable stints away from organized baseball. The two players have also both stayed sober for considerable amounts of time and have made comebacks. ESPN's Peter Gammons made mentions of the similarities between the two players during his commentary at the 2008 MLB All Star Game. Hamilton has also followed Allison's struggles and has even made statements to the media that he would love to talk to Allison about his recovery and offer words of encouragement. Hamilton said he would be willing to meet with Allison the next time the Rangers play the Red Sox in Boston during the 2012 season.
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