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“They could have given me any number. They could have given me number one-hundred one. The number is nothing. I could have played my whole career without a number on my back, and it still wouldn't have changed the person.”

Quote by Lou Whitaker

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Lou Whitaker, born on May 12, 1957, is an American professional baseball player. Known for his exceptional defense and consistent hitting, he spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. Whitaker was selected to the All-Star Game in 1984 and won the Silver Slugger Award in 1986. more

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