“Wives of ballplayers, when they teach their children their prayers, should instruct them to say: God bless mommy, God bless daddy, and God bless Babe Ruth! He's upped daddy's paycheck by 15 to 40 percent!”
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Waite Hoyt
Waite Hoyt was an American professional baseball player, renowned for his long career in Major League Baseball (MLB). He served as a pitcher and was a pivotal figure in the New York Yankees' triumphs during the 1920s and 1930s. Hoyt was born on September 9, 1899, and died on August 25, 1984. more
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