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Baseball is dull only to dull minds
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"Baseball is dull only to dull minds"

- Red Barber

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This quote by Red Barber suggests that those that find baseball plain are not involving with the video game in a meaningful means. He implies that baseball is not inherently plain, yet rather that it is the absence of interest or understanding of the game that makes it seem dull. Barber is suggesting that those who put in the time to recognize the nuances of the video game and also appreciate its complexities will discover it to be anything yet plain. He is encouraging individuals to make the effort to learn the policies and techniques of the video game, as well as to value the skill and also athleticism of the gamers. By doing so, they will certainly discover that baseball is an amazing and gratifying sport.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Red Barber between February 17, 1908 and October 22, 1992. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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