Julio Franco
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"Julio César Robles Franco" is a professional infielder, designated hitter, and manager for the semi-professional Ishikawa Million Stars of the Baseball Challenge League of Japan. In , Franco was the oldest active player in the major leagues at the age of 49.

While Franco was an All-Star and posted above-average hitting statistics throughout his career, he is best known for being the oldest regular position player in Major League history. Franco was the all-time hits leader among Dominican-born players until surpassed in 2011 by Vladimir Guerrero. He made his debut on April 23, 1982, as a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. During his long career, Franco saw significant time as a shortstop, second baseman, first baseman, and designated hitter.

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I've fallen and I can't get up.

This is special, but we want to go all the way. We've got to continue winning.

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I think I did a good job for them. I think they should bring me back.

The park is short to right-center field, and that's my power.

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If you hit one when you're 50, you're still the oldest one to do it, ... It's not like I'm not going to hit another home run for the rest of my career.