Famous quote by Tommy Lasorda

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There are three types of baseball players: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder wha
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"There are three types of baseball players: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens"

- Tommy Lasorda

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This quote by Tommy Lasorda is a great method to describe the various kinds of baseball players. The very first kind of gamer is the one who makes it occur. These players are the ones who take initiative and put in the hard work to make their dreams come to life. They are the ones who practice difficult and put in the extra effort to make sure they achieve success. The second type of player is the one who views it occur. These gamers are the ones who relax and observe the video game, taking in all the action and learning from it. They may not be the most active players on the field, but they are still crucial to the team. The 3rd type of player is the one who wonders what occurs. These gamers are the ones who are curious and ask concerns. They are the ones who are always trying to find ways to enhance and progress gamers. All 3 kinds of gamers are necessary to the video game of baseball and each has their own special function to play.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tommy Lasorda somewhere between September 22, 1927 and today. He/she was a famous Coach from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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