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" The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers. "
Earl Weaver
Baseball
Key
Run
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" The only thing I'd ever wanted in my life was to be a major-league ballplayer, but I had to admit to myself that I wasn't good enough. It broke my heart. "
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