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I don't believe in looking past anybody - I wouldn't look past the Little Sisters of the Poor after they stayed up all night.

Al McGuire

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Al McGuire
Age: 72 †
Born: 1928
Born: September 7
Died: 2001
Died: January 26
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If you're straight with your players, they'll be straight with you.
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I want my team to have my personality: surly, obnoxious, and arrogant.
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