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I gave out stars whenever an appropriate situation presented itself.

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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
Gave
Situation
Stars
Presented
Appropriate
Whenever

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I never search for a reason why - I have faith in the Lord's purpose.
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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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Vietnam helped me realize who the true heroes really are in this world. It's not the home-run hitters.
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