When I was playing, I used to resent being singled out as a
Jewish ballplayer,” he said. “I wanted to be known as a great
ballplayer, period....Lately, though, I find myself wanting to be
remembered not only as a great ballplayer, but even more as a great
Jewish ballplayer. I realize now, more than I used to, how important a
part I played in the lives of a generation of Jewish kids who grew up
in the 30̓s.
-- Hank Greenberg, Detroit Tigers Slugger and Hall of Famer
Source: Jewish Press
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