Kevin Lynn Roberson (born January 29, 1968 in

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) is a former professional baseball player. He played from to for the

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and

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(MLB). He was an

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. When Roberson hit a

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, broadcaster Harry Caray would declare, "They're dancing in the streets in Decatur, Illinois!"

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