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I hope that more [African-Americans] decide to play after seeing the things that I was able to accomplish not only myself, but other African-American players. Hopefully, they pick up a bat and a ball and go out there and play.

Dontrelle Willis

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Dontrelle Willis
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: January 12
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