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I had a lot of growing up to do. A lot of times, I learned the hard way.

Allen Iverson

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Allen Iverson
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: June 7
Basketball Player
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Hampton
Virginia
The Answer
Allen Ezail Iverson
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