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In my first year, when I was driving in runs, winning games and making headlines, there was an old man who came to games at Seals Stadium, and one day he called me over, introduced himself and told me not to believe anything written about me or think too much of all the accolades.
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"In my first year, when I was driving in runs, winning games and making headlines, there was an old man who came to games at Seals Stadium, and one day he called me over, introduced himself and told me not to believe anything written about me or think too much of all the accolades."
— Willie McCovey

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In my first year, when I was driving in runs, winning games and making headlines, there was an old man who came to games at Seals Stadium, and one day he called me over, introduced himself and told me not to believe anything written about me or think too much of all the accolades. — Willie McCovey

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Willie McCovey was a Athlete from United States (1938–2018).

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Who said "In my first year, when I was driving in runs, winning games and making headline…"?
This quote is attributed to Willie McCovey, a Athlete from United States.
When did Willie McCovey live?
Willie McCovey lived from 1938 – 2018.