The game has kept faith with the public, maintaining its old admission price for nearly thirty years while other forms of entertainment have doubled and tripled in price. And it will probably never change.
Meaning of the quote
The price of going to a game has stayed the same for almost 30 years, even though the cost of other entertainment has gone up a lot. And it's likely that the game's price will never change.
About Connie Mack
Connie Mack, the legendary baseball manager, held numerous records in Major League Baseball, including the most wins, losses, ties, and games managed. He managed the Philadelphia Athletics for an astounding 50 seasons and led the team to five 100-win seasons and five World Series titles, cementing his place as one of the greatest managers in baseball history.
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You can’t win them all.
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You’re born with two strikes against you, so don’t take a third one on your own.
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As one of nine men, DiMaggio is the best player that ever lived.
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