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Quote by Brooks Robinson

“Whether you want to or not, you do serve as a role model. People will always put more faith in baseball players than anyone else.”

Quote by Brooks Robinson

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Brooks Robinson

Brooks Robinson, born on May 18, 1937, is an American professional baseball player renowned for his exceptional defensive and hitting skills. He is widely considered one of the greatest third basemen in baseball history. more

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