Quote by Tim McGraw

But I was so wrapped up in sports growing up as a kid, that I think I was going to grow to be a pro ball player. But I found out real quick that was not going to happen.

But I was so wrapped up in sports growing up as a kid, that

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This quote highlights the speaker's childhood passion for sports and their belief that they had the potential to become a professional athlete. However, it also entails their realization that this dream was unlikely to materialize. It emphasizes the speaker's recognition of the limitations or challenges they faced in pursuing a career in sports, suggesting a shift in their aspirations and mindset.

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