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Jimmy Piersall was a Major League Baseball player known for his fiery passion and remarkable defensive skills. Overcoming mental health challenges, he played with unwavering determination, becoming an advocate for mental health awareness in sports. Piersall's career teaches us about the importance of resilience, mental well-being, and breaking down stigmas, encouraging us to face adversity with courage and find strength in our struggles.
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"I didn't mind if they yelled at me, but when they came on the field, it was a different story."

Mind,
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"I didn't get hurt in the contest. I hurt it the next day."

Sports, Day, Hurt
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"If you want to talk to me, you'll have to put out that cigarette."

Talk, Want
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"I've had 117 fights and that's the first time I've ever won."

Time, First
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"I asked my doctor how many more years I have left and he said, 'You're too ornery to die.'"

Health, Years
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