Cal Ripken, Jr. Quotes
Even though my dad was a manager in the minor leagues, I still traveled around with him and saw it from the field out. Now, as an owner, you're kind of looking from the whole baseball activity from outside in, from a fan's perspective.Cal Ripken, Jr.
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Vince Gill -
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Young players need to know how to take care of themselves for life after baseball.
Barry Bonds
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When people are very damaged, they can often meet the world with a kind of defiance.
Joanne Rowling -
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Mark McGwire -
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Barney Oliver -
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Even though my dad was a manager in the minor leagues, I still traveled around with him and saw it from the field out. Now, as an owner, you're kind of looking from the whole baseball activity from outside in, from a fan's perspective.
Cal Ripken, Jr.