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All my life I had a rapport with black caddies.

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Lee Trevino
Age: 84
Born: 1939
Born: December 1
Golfer
Dallas
Texas
Life
Caddies
Rapport
Black

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I believe in reincarnation. In my last life I was a peasant. Next time around, I'd like to be an eagle. Who hasn't dreamed they could fly? They're a protected species, too.
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I'm hitting the driver so good I gotta dial the operator for long distance after I hit it.
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