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Do you have any idea what Ali meant to black people? He was the leader of a nation, the leader of Black America. As a young black, at times I was ashamed of my color; I was ashamed of my hair. And Ali made me proud.

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Ali helped raise black people in this country out of mental slavery. The entire experience of being black changed for millions of people because of Ali.

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This is what happens when you get old and have a couple of bucks. You go back and try to be young again.

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No. No, no, no, no, Blyleven wasn't even the dominant pitcher of his era - it was Jack Morris.

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I didn't see Kirby Puckett as a Hall of Famer. I didn't see Gary Carter as a Hall of Famer. I didn't see Don Sutton as a Hall of Famer. I didn't see Phil Niekro as a Hall of Famer. As much as I like Jim Rice, I'm not so sure he's a Hall of Famer.

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I represent both the underdog and the overdog in our society.

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Lee May's about the same age as me; he's got about the same stats. So how come he's making about one-eighty, two hundred thousand, and I'm the best damn paid player in the game? I'll tell you why: Because I put the meat in the seats!

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The will to win is worthless if you don't get paid for it.

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You can play football and be the next Jim Brown or play baseball and be the next Reggie Jackson.

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If I played today, I'd stay in trouble. I'd be in the commissioner's office all the time, I guess. I'd be everywhere - including where I wasn't supposed to be.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Athlete

Born: May 18th, 1946

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