"The pitcher has got only a ball. I've got a bat. So the percentage in weapons is in my favor and I let the fellow with the ball do the fretting."
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About Bill Dickey
Bill Dickey was an American professional baseball catcher who played for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball. He was known for his exceptional catching skills and his powerful hitting. Dickey spent his entire 17-season career with the Yankees, where he was an integral part of multiple championship-winning teams. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1954 for his outstanding contributions to the sport.
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