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My mom gave me unconditional support and unfailing love. You can't get any better than that. That's why I've never been afraid to lose.

Mike Krzyzewski

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Mike Krzyzewski
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: February 13
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
Chicago
Illinois
Michael William Krzyzewski
Coach K
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