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It's funny what happens when you become a grandparent. You start to act all goofy and do things you never thought you'd do. It's terrific.

Mike Krzyzewski

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Mike Krzyzewski
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: February 13
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Michael William Krzyzewski
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