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When I was in baseball and you went into the clubhouse, you didnt see ball players with curling irons
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"When I was in baseball and you went into the clubhouse, you didn't see ball players with curling irons"

- Red Barber

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This quote by Red Barber is describing the absence of vanity in the baseball clubhouse. He is stating that when he remained in baseball, players did not appreciate their appearance and were not concerned with styling their hair. This is in contrast to today's professional athletes, who frequently take excellent care in their look and use products such as curling irons to design their hair. This quote is a tip of the modest starts of baseball and the hardworking players who were more concentrated on the game than their appearances. It also speaks to the importance of the team and the friendship that was built in the clubhouse. Red Barber's quote is a pointer of the importance of the group and the hardworking gamers who put the game first.

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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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