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When you're playing against a stacked deck, compete even harder.
Pat Riley
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Pat Riley
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: March 20
American Football Player
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
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Rome
New York
Patrick James Riley
Riles
Riley
Patrick James Pat Riley
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