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“A chart of numbers that would put an actuary to sleep can be made to dance if you put it on one side of a card and Bombo Rivera's picture on the other.”

Quote by Bill James

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Bill James, born on October 5, 1949, is a renowned writer known for his contributions to sports statistics and data analysis, particularly in baseball. His work has had a profound impact on modern sports analysis. more

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