No. 1, these guys out here on this field. They keep my energy level up. They try hard, they don't complain about things - and I'd just like to be with them when things are good, and hopefully we can win a pennant together.
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- Author's profession: Athlete
- Nationality: american
- Born: August 31, 1935
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