Active Quote by Nikki Giovanni

“Baseball is already the world's most tranquil sport. It is probably the only active sport where you are not seriously required to be alive to play.” quote by Nikki Giovanni — Download Open image

“Baseball is already the world's most tranquil sport. It is probably the only active sport where you are not seriously required to be alive to play.”

Nikki Giovanni

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