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Roger Williams Statement on Passing of Yogi Berra

September 23, 2015

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas), a former professional baseball player and college baseball coach, made the following statement after the death of Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra:

"A veteran, a wordsmith and one of the greatest baseball players to take the field, Yogi Berra is the embodiment of the perfect American hero. His lasting impact on the game will make our memories of him permanent. From my childhood as a bat boy for the Kansas City Athletics to now as a Congressman, Yogi Berra has always been an inspiration to me. During my playing days, Yogi personally gave me batting advice that has guided me in and out of the ballpark – ‘A curveball is just a fastball with a curve on it.'"

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