You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time.Ball Four, p. 340, 1970
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Jim Bouton was an American professional baseball pitcher and author, best known for his time with the New York Yankees in the 1960s. He gained notoriety for his candid book "Ball Four," which provided an unfiltered look at life in Major League Baseball, challenging the sport's traditional image. Bouton was a five-time All-Star and is remembered for his contributions both on and off the field.
1939–2019·lived 80 years
You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time.Ball Four, p. 340, 1970
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