...can't believe it's been 55 years

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    yankeesince59 "Oh Captain, my Captain".

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    Gotta admit, I cried the day this happened...one of my 4 heroes.

    What a talent, but between injuries and alcohol, we can only wonder at "what might have been".


     
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    His saddest line was if he knew he was going to live that long he would've taken better care of himself.
     
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    cagedlion "I am the problem, and I am the solution."

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    He was my hero of my youth. A true legend whose life burst my dreams into harsh reality.
    There will never be another Mick ever!
     
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