Early in life I learned, just through observation, that right always wins out over wrong. If a person has good intentions in his heart and wants to do the right thing, then there are certain ways that any obstacle can be overcome.
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Monte Irvin Quote
“I played with Willie Mays and against Hank Aaron. They were tremendous players, but they were no Josh Gibson.”
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