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“And luck? I've always said about Dizzy Dean that if the roof fell in and Diz was sitting in the middle of the room, everybody else would be buried in the debris and a gumdrop would drop into his mouth.”

Quote by Leo Durocher

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Leo Durocher, an American professional baseball manager, was born on July 27, 1905, and passed away on October 7, 1991. Durocher was known for his unique leadership style and tactical acumen, leading the New York Giants and Chicago Cubs to World Series championships. more

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