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“Famous crime stories almost always lead to the passing of new laws. There's a great many intersections between this unseemly tabloid phenomena and serious social issues and we never get to that intersection because serious people don't like to talk about that unattractive stuff.”

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Bill James
Bill James

Bill James, born on October 5, 1949, is a renowned writer known for his contributions to sports statistics and data analysis, particularly in baseball. His work has had a profound impact on modern sports analysis. more

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