Famous quote by Carl Hubbell

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They talk about those All-Star Games being exhibition affairs, and maybe they are, but Ive seen very few players in my l
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"They talk about those All-Star Games being exhibition affairs, and maybe they are, but I've seen very few players in my life who didn't want to win, no matter whom they were playing or what for"

- Carl Hubbell

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This quote by Carl Hubbell speaks to the competitive nature of expert athletes. Despite the All-Star Games being labeled as exhibit affairs, Hubbell has seen extremely few players who do not wish to win. This talks to the drive and decision of professional athletes, who are always aiming to show themselves and triumph. It also talks to the competitive spirit of sports, which is frequently overlooked in exhibition video games. Even when playing for enjoyable, athletes still wish to win and show their abilities. This quote is a testimony to the dedication and enthusiasm of professional athletes, and their desire to be the best.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Carl Hubbell between June 22, 1903 and November 21, 1988. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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