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“A critic once characterized baseball as six minutes of action crammed into two-and-one-half hours.”

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Ray Fitzgerald (December 5, 1904 – September 6, 1977) was an American professional baseball player who primarily played as an outfielder. He appeared in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the late 1920s and early 1930s, representing the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. Although his career was relatively brief, he was recognized by teammates and coaches for his consistent hitting and defensive skills. Fitzgerald is not a superstar in baseball history, but his contributions exemplify the resilience of early professional athletes. more

“I believe in the Church of Baseball. I've tried all the major religions and most of the minor ones. I've worshipped Buddha, Allah, Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, trees, mushrooms, and Isadora Duncan. I know things. For instance, there are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance.”

“Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection.”

“Baseball is too much of a sport to be called a business, and too much of a business to be called a sport.”

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