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“As an enlisted sailor, I don't feel that the Navy is advancing me in rank fast enough, so I'm going to change my last name to Stains. My guess is they would rather promote me than to have to refer to me as Seaman Stains.”

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Brad Wilkerson
Brad Wilkerson

Brad Wilkerson, born on June 1, 1977, is an American professional baseball player. He primarily played as an outfielder during his career and has been a member of several MLB teams. more

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