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“As the game enters its glorious final weeks, the chill of fall signals the reality of defeat for all but one team. The fields of play will turn brown and harden, the snow will fall, but in the heart of the fan sprouts a sprig of green.”

Quote by John Thorn

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John Thorn, born on April 17, 1947, is a renowned American historian. He is known for his extensive research into the history of baseball, particularly for his work on the comprehensive 'Encyclopedia of Baseball'. more

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