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" I never did allow anything to keep me from my kids. They're the most important part of my life. "
Willie Stargell
Life
Me
Never
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" I don't really feel that I deserve all my applause. "
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" The Giants were a good team, but our biggest enemy was said to be Candlestick Park. "
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