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Systems don't win, players do.

Marv Levy

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Marv Levy
Age: 99
Born: 1925
Born: August 3
American Football Player
Athletics Competitor
Basketball Coach
Football Coach
Chicago
Illinois
Football
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Winning
Nfl
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Players

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Sure education is valuable in any respect regardless of what field you are in.
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