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“The spitter wasn't hard to hit when you knew a pitcher could throw it legally. But the guys to worry about were the pitchers who sneaked over the illegal spitter after the pitch was outlawed.”

Quote by Luke Appling

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Luke Appling was a renowned baseball player, born on April 2, 1907, and passed away on January 3, 1991. His achievements and contributions in baseball have made him a legendary figure in the sport. more

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