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“He (Bill Terry) once hit a ball between my legs so hard that my center-fielder caught it on the fly backing up against the wall.”

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Dizzy Dean, born on January 16, 1910, and died on July 17, 1974, was an American professional baseball player. Known for his exceptional pitching skills and unique personality, he was a legendary figure in the Major League Baseball during the 1930s and 1940s. more

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