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“For many in baseball September is a month of stark contrast with April, when everyone had dared to hope. If baseball is a lot like life, as pundits declare, it is because life is more about losing than winning.”

Quote by John Thorn

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John Thorn, born on April 17, 1947, is a renowned American historian. He is known for his extensive research into the history of baseball, particularly for his work on the comprehensive 'Encyclopedia of Baseball'. more

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