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Basketball is a game and their primary reason for participating in the sport is simply for the pleasure they experience while playing. Don't be afraid to lose. Have fun while you're busy playing hard and playing smart.
Morgan Wootten
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Morgan Wootten
Age: 88 †
Born: 1931
Born: April 21
Died: 2020
Died: January 21
Basketball Coach
Durham
North Carolina
Morgan Bayard Wootten
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