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Quote by Rogers Hornsby

“Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball.”

Quote by Rogers Hornsby

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Rogers Hornsby was an American professional baseball manager, born on April 27, 1896, and died on January 5, 1963. He was a significant figure in the baseball world, serving as a manager for several teams and achieving remarkable success during his career. more

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