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“If you put a baseball and other toys in front of a baby, he'll pick up a baseball in preference to the others.”

Quote by Tris Speaker

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Tris Speaker, born on April 4, 1888, was a legendary baseball player from the United States. Known for his exceptional defensive and offensive skills, he was a multiple All-Star and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Speaker played for the Cleveland Indians throughout his career, becoming one of the team's most iconic figures. more

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