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The Sporting Life
That's Earl, Folks!
The only thing missing in his life now is an umpire to kick the crap out of
May
1
1989
Mike Lupica
That's Earl, Folks!
Mike Lupica
May
1
1989
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The Sporting Life
That's Earl, Folks!
The only thing missing in his life now is an umpire to kick the crap out of
May
1
1989
Mike Lupica
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