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When I was in the batter's box, I felt sorry for the pitcher.
Rogers Hornsby
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Rogers Hornsby
Age: 66 †
Born: 1896
Born: April 27
Died: 1963
Died: January 5
Baseball Manager
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Winters
Texas
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