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Former Yankees All-Star launches bid for Congress
Original: How baseball sparked a former Yankees All-Star to run for Congress
A former New York Yankees All-Star has entered a race for the US Congress, saying his baseball career helped shape the values behind his candidacy. The story of how a life in professional sports led him into politics is drawing attention, with coverage focusing on what motivated the jump from the diamond to a campaign trail, reportedly in Texas.
Why now: A well-known athlete entering US politics is newsworthy and fuels speculation about his prospects and motivations.
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- How baseball sparked a former Yankees All-Star to run for Congress · San Antonio Report
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