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Baseball for me was instinctive, born within me, given to me as a gift from God.

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Willie Stargell
Age: 71 †
Born: 1940
Born: March 6
Died: 2011
Died: December 17
Baseball Player
Earlsboro
Oklahoma
Wilver Dornell Stargell
Wilver Stargell
Born
Given
Instinctive
Baseball
Gift
Sports
Within

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I flailed my arm in a throwing motion before I could even walk.
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Life is one big transition.
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I always said that when it was time to retire, I would know it, and I would just tip my hat to the crowds.
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I was always a self-proclaimed poor slider.
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I would always reserve a special place in my heart for Pittsburgh.
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To middle-class parents, the project team may have seemed unfit for children, but it was exactly what I needed.
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I never search for a reason why - I have faith in the Lord's purpose.
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We all wore a 21 patch that one season as a silent tribute to our deceased teammate Roberto.
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