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I played on an all-boys team in the 8th grade, but they wouldnt throw me the ball even though I was on their team. One day I stole the ball from my own teammate and I made a basket. From that point on, everyone yelled Give the ball to the girl! I was the only girl on the whole league!

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Lisa Leslie
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: July 7
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Lisa Deshaun Leslie
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