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Work without joy is drudgery. Drudgery does not produce champions, nor does it produce great organizations.

John Wooden

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John Wooden
Age: 99 †
Born: 1910
Born: October 14
Died: 2010
Died: May 26
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
Military Officer
Hall
Indiana
John Robert Wooden
Joy
Drudgery
Doe
Champions
Without
Organizations
Great
Engagement
Work
Champion
Organization
Leadership
Produce

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