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I copied Jackson's style because I thought he was the greatest hitter I had ever seen, the greatest natural hitter I ever saw. He's the guy who made me a hitter.

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Yes, he's a prick, but he sure can hit. God Almighty, that man can hit!

If I'd just tried for them dinky singles I could've batted around six hundred!

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Don't give up until every base is uphill.

It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.

After all, there's only one answer to be made to the young fellow who is asking constantly for advice as to how to hit. The answer is: "Pick out a good one and sock it!

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