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Orator O'Rourke

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"As a player, manager, team captain, umpire, owner and league president, Jim O'Rourke (1851-1918) spoke for the players. Nicknamed "Orator" for his booming voice and his championing of the rights of professional athletes, he was a driving force in making …

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"As a player, manager, team captain, umpire, owner and league president, Jim O'Rourke (1851-1918) spoke for the players. Nicknamed "Orator" for his booming voice and his championing of the rights of professional athletes, he was a driving force in making the sport a profession, bringing respectability to the role of professional baseball player. "--Provided by publisher.

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""As a player, manager, team captain, umpire, owner and league president, Jim O'Rourke (1851-1918) spoke for the players. Nicknamed "Orator" for his booming voice and his championing of the rights …"

— Margaret

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