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I eventually became proud of my strikeouts, because each one represented another learning experience.
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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
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When we make a mistake, it becomes front-page news. We don't need any reporter telling us how badly we played.
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Unfortunately, inner feelings and potential are often stunted by our parents, relatives or peers.
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