![I hope that more [African-Americans] decide to play after seeing the things that I was able to accomplish; not only myself, but other African-American players. Hopefully, they pick up a bat and a ball and go out there and play.](/assets/img/quote-photos/i-hope-that-more-african-americans-decide-to-play-after-seeing-the-things-that.jpg)
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