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“I don't think baseball owes colored people anything. I don't think colored people owe baseball anything, either.”

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Bob Feller, an American professional baseball player, was born on November 3, 1918, and passed away on December 15, 2010. He is considered one of the greatest pitchers in the history of Major League Baseball, renowned for his exceptional pitching skills and remarkable career achievements. more

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