In my opinion
â
In my opinion,
baseball is as big a business as anything there is.
It has to be a business,
the way it is conducted.
â
Meaning
This quote means professional baseball must be understood as a business because of the way it is organized and run. Romance does not erase its commercial reality.
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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was an American baseball player and civil rights activist, famously breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. His quotes often reflect courage, determination, and equality. Robinson inspires athletes, activists, and leaders to challenge injustice, persevere against adversity, and make a lasting impact in sports and society.
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