Bob Feller Quotes

My father loved baseball and he cultivated my talent. I don't think he ever had any doubt in his mind that I would play professional baseball someday.

Bob Feller

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• Doubt
• Baseball
• Professional

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  Bob Feller
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  • Father
  • Doubt