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When it's over and you look in the mirror, did you do the best you were capable of? If yes, you will probably be ok with the outcome

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
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