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"Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it."

Cal Hubbard, American Athlete

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"Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it."

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"Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it."

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