Quote by Marion Motley

Baseball was the darling of all sports back then.

Baseball was the darling of all sports back then.

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In the past, baseball held a special place in the hearts of sports enthusiasts and was widely cherished. The phrase "the darling of all sports back then" indicates that during a particular period, baseball was regarded with great fondness and admiration above all other sports. This suggests that baseball had a significant cultural and societal impact, capturing the attention and passion of fans, and was widely considered the most popular and beloved sport during that era.

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