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Pitching Quote by Bob Feller

“Sympathy is something that shouldn't be bestowed on the Yankees. Apparently it angers them.” quote by Bob Feller — Download Open image

“Sympathy is something that shouldn't be bestowed on the Yankees. Apparently it angers them.”

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