I never have been sick. I don’t even know what it means to be sick. I hear other players say they have a cold. I just don’t know what it would feel like to have a cold – I never had one.
Meaning of the quote
Honus Wagner, a famous American athlete, is saying that he has never been sick before. He doesn't know what it feels like to have a cold or any other illness because he has never experienced it. Even though other players talk about having a cold, he can't imagine what that would be like since he's never had one himself.
About Honus Wagner
Honus Wagner, nicknamed “the Flying Dutchman”, was a legendary American baseball shortstop who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1917, primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is widely regarded as the greatest shortstop of all time, known for his versatility, speed, and power at the plate.
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