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Kolten Wong on his first World Series and losing his mother

I Can Still Hear You, Mom

Kolten Wong

Kolten Wong

Milwaukee Brewers

May 11, 2018

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong sat down with The Players’ Tribune to share the highs and lows of his journey to the MLB, including his first year in the league when he got picked off in the World Series and lost his mom. 



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Dear Mom

N’Faly Dante

I Did It, Grandma

When I walk across that stage in Tuscaloosa today and get my degree, I know I won’t be walking alone.

Derrick Henry

My Mom, My Hero

I am truly in awe of my mom. I don’t know how else to put it, really. And her selflessness has inspired me in more ways than she will ever know.

David Nelson, with annotations from his mom, Kathy Belcoff

Letter to My Younger Self

People will remind you to never look back — always look forward, in positivity and hopefulness. But let yourself look over your shoulder at that 19-year-old gir

Brandi Chastain

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