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Rube Waddell, a Baseball Hall of Famer, was known for his remarkable talent, but also for his erratic behaviour, such as leaving the game in the middle to go fishing. He was also easily diverted by glimmering items, puppies (which he would take a break from the game to pet), and fire engines, which he would pursue.

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Rube Waddell, a Baseball Hall of Famer, was known for his remarkable talent, but also for his erratic behaviour, such as leaving the game in the middle to go fishing. He was also easily diverted by glimmering items, puppies (which he would take a break from the game to pet), and fire engines, which he would pursue.

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