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Which habit was Rogers Hornsby known for?

  • Smoking cigars

  • Gambling on horse races

  • Drinking beer

  • Watching movies

Answer

Rogers Hornsby was known for his gambling on horse races. He would often bet large sums of money on the outcome of races, and was known to have lost as much as $100,000 in a single day. Hornsby's gambling habit was a major source of controversy during his playing career, and it is believed that it contributed to his early retirement from baseball.
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