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“Really, anyone can learn how to fly. If you can drive a bus, you can fly an airplane.”

Quote by Cory Lidle

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Cory Lidle, born on March 22, 1972, was an American professional baseball player. He served as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily with the New York Yankees. Tragically, Lidle died in a plane crash on October 11, 2006, at the age of 34. more

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