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ASTROS FLASHBACK: George Springer, His "Beautiful Stutter" and Enduring Inspiration

Financing a documentary with a Hollywood star is only one part of how the All-Star outfielder has influenced and inspired kids in at least two countries.

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Brad Kyle
Apr 28, 2023
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George Springer | Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping  Those Who Stutter

Portions of this article first appeared May 21, 2019 on The Runner Sports.

To the Houston Astros for seven years, do-everything outfielder George Springer was to the team what donuts are to Homer Simpson, who routinely muttered, “Mmmmmm, donuts….what can’t they do?”

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