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“I think it is that parents just don't kick their kids out the door as much as they used to. I think the demise of sandlot sports has had a lot to do with it.”

Quote by Frank Shorter

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Frank Shorter, born on October 31, 1947, is an accomplished American long-distance runner. He gained international fame by winning the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Munich Olympics, becoming the first American to win an Olympic gold in the event. more

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