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It is difficult to single out one sport over another, but if I have to name one in my separation suit, it will undoubtedly be football.

Erma Bombeck

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Erma Bombeck
Age: 69 †
Born: 1927
Born: February 21
Died: 1996
Died: April 22
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Bellbrook
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Erma Louise Bombeck
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