In 1970 I was hitting .325 in midseason, and at dinner one night I told Roberto, "I think I can hit .300 this year." He got mad. "If you think .300, then you will hit .280. If you think .325, then you will hit .300." I did as he said and hit .310. (Roberto Clemente)

In 1970 I was hitting .325 in midseason, and at dinner one night I told Roberto, "I think I can hit .300 this year." He got mad. "If you think .300, then you will hit .280. If you think .325, then you will hit .300." I did as he said and hit .310.

Roberto Clemente

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