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“Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection.”

Quote by Red Smith

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Red Smith, an American renowned sports journalist, was born on September 25, 1905, and passed away on January 15, 1982. Known for his unique writing style and profound insights into sports events, he is considered one of the pioneers of sports journalism in the 20th century. more

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