“Any time you think you have the game conquered, the game will turn around and punch you right in the nose.”

— Mike Schmidt

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About Mike Schmidt

Baseball Player • American

Michael Jack Schmidt is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played his entire 18-season career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies. Widely regarded as the greatest third...

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