up the whole house talking about everything. He'd give me tips to become a better hitter, or to be an improved all around player. As a young teenager I played several sports. I've traveled many places and no matter how far he came to every game. Prior to baseball games he would come up to the dugout and give me a Gatorade and simply tell me to do my best out on the field. No matter what was on my mind he'd sit there and just listen to me. He always had some type of advice to offer. After I was done complaining, he'd make me dinner or lunch depending on what time it was. My Grandfather and I were inseparable, attached by the hip; we went every place together and did everything together.
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