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There were several things a Yale freshman was supposed to be able to do. You had to demonstrate in the Olympic-size Yale pool that you could swim 50 yards or be inducted into swimming class.

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Dick Cavett
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: November 19
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Richard Alva Cavett
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