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“Circulating through the children's ward and seeing terminally ill kids, heads shaved, smiling and having a ball despite the tubes and needles sticking into them, I thought: What do I have to worry about? If God takes me, at least I've lived for 35 years.”

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Eric Davis, born on May 29, 1962, is a retired American professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball, known for his speed and hitting abilities. more

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