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“Not bragging by any means, but I could have done a lot of other stuff as far as working in films go and working in television... I had chances to do that stuff, but I like baseball, I really do.”

Quote by Bob Uecker

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Bob Uecker, born on January 26, 1935, is an American professional baseball player. He served as a catcher in Major League Baseball and is known for his unique sense of humor and passion for the sport. more

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