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In the olden days, the umpire didn't have to take any courses in mind reading. the pitcher told you he was going to throw at you.
-Leo Durocher
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In The Olden Days, The Umpire Didn't

Leo Durocher
In the olden days, the umpire didn't have to take any courses in mind reading. the pitcher told you he was going to throw at you.
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