Quote by David Cone

I can't remember a major league game where I could make eye contact with my dad. I kept wondering if he was going to yell at me for hanging a pitch or something.

I can't remember a major league game where I could make eye

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This quote highlights the strained relationship between the speaker and their father. It illustrates the speaker's anxiety and fear of failure, as they constantly seek their father's approval in their performance during a major league game. The quote implies that the father's potential criticism and lack of support have created a tense atmosphere, preventing any kind of positive connection or emotional bond between them.

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