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I'd rather have a second-best decision diligently pursued than a first-best decision lackadaisically pursued.

Tom Landry

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Tom Landry
Age: 75 †
Born: 1924
Born: September 11
Died: 2000
Died: February 12
Aircraft Pilot
American Football Player
Coach
Football Player
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Texas
Thomas Wade Landry
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