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“You start chasing a ball and your brain immediately commands your body to 'Run forward, bend, scoop up the ball, peg it to the infield,' then your body says, 'Who me?'”

Quote by Joe DiMaggio

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Joe DiMaggio
Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio, an American professional baseball player, was born on November 25, 1914, and passed away on March 8, 1999. Known for his remarkable career with the New York Yankees, DiMaggio is best remembered for his 56-game hitting streak in 1941, a record that still stands today. more

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