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" I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college. "
Ryne Sandberg
Game
Respect
Too Much
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Twice
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Going
Fame
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Ever
Best
" Tainted numbers, I believe, do not belong in the Hall of Fame. "
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Numbers
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Hall
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Everyone
Home
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Arm
Strong
Speed
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Every Day
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Hero
Growing Up
Rose
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I Believe
Ready
Believe
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Not Interested
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