I've always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds). - Barry Bonds

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Custodial education does not have as its objective the education of youth but rather social control over them. It suppresses rather than stimulates their intellectual and physical energies.

Barry Bonds

I've always played for the acceptance of my godfather (Willie Mays) and father (Bobby Bonds).

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There is nothing better than walking out and hitting a home run

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