LOOK: Bartolo Colon’s gum sandwiches are the secret to his success

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At 44 years of age, it’s safe to say that Rangers pitcher Bartolo Colon is an ageless wonder.

Colon has pitched for nearly one-third of the teams in MLB, and he’s a timeless classic.

And one particular substitution of his has been able to stand the test of time: gum sandwiches. They entail Colon flattening two separate pieces of gum with his mouth, and then putting a bigger piece in between them, so he can chew them all.

That’s gotta pack a flavor punch. If anything, it keeps Colon from getting hungry during games, which is no easy task.

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