Quote by Frank Robinson, attributed

Close don't count in baseball. Close only counts in horseshoes and grenades.

Close don't count in baseball. Close only counts in horsesho

Summary

This quote emphasizes that being close to achieving something in baseball does not hold any significance. In the game of baseball, either one succeeds or fails; there is no middle ground or credit given for being close to achieving a desired outcome. However, the quote playfully suggests that in other contexts, such as horseshoes or even warfare, being close may be deemed acceptable or even desirable. Ultimately, this quote underscores the importance of the binary nature of success in baseball compared to other activities.

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Baseball

By Frank Robinson, attributed

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