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But baseball bounced back in the next decade to reclaim its place as the national pastime: new heroes, spirited competit
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"But baseball bounced back in the next decade to reclaim its place as the national pastime: new heroes, spirited competition, and booming prosperity gave birth to dreams of expansion, both within the major leagues and around the world"

- John Thorn

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This quote by John Thorn speaks with the strength of baseball in the face of adversity. After a duration of decrease, baseball had the ability to recover its place as the nationwide pastime in the following years. This was because of the development of new heroes, increased competition, and a booming economy. This newfound success generated the idea of expanding the major leagues and bringing the video game to a global audience. This quote speaks to the power of baseball to bring people together and its ability to get rid of any challenge. It is a testimony to the strength of the game and its ability to remain relevant in the face of altering times.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Thorn somewhere between April 17, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Historian from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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