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You've got to think lucky. If you fall into a mudhole, check your back pocket - you might have caught a fish
Darrell Royal
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Darrell Royal
Age: 88 †
Born: 1924
Born: July 6
Died: 2012
Died: November 7
American Football Player
Football Player
Hollis
Oklahoma
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