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“Modern man drives a mortgaged car over a bond-financed highway on credit-card gas.”

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Earl Wilson, born on October 2, 1934, and passed away on April 23, 2005, was an accomplished American baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional defense and consistent hitting ability. more

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