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“I grew up in Southern California so I was always at the beach and outdoors. I remember my dad laying around the pool baking; he was practically George Hamilton.”

Quote by C. J. Wilson

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C.J. Wilson, born on November 18, 1980, is an accomplished American professional baseball player known for his exceptional pitching skills and consistent performance in the MLB (Major League Baseball). more

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