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" The bat is gone, but the smile remains. "

Willie Stargell

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" I'm always amazed when a pitcher becomes angry at a hitter for hitting a home run off him. When I strike out, I don't get angry at the pitcher, I get angry at myself. I would think that if a pitcher threw up a home run ball, he should be angry at himself. "

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" I'm a God-fearing man who worships with my heart and with my life. "

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" I never did allow anything to keep me from my kids. They're the most important part of my life. "

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" Never was I booed. "

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