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When I was young, I didn't like to read. I would have much rather been outside doing something than been inside reading about it.

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Tony Dungy
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: October 6
American Football Player
Basketball Player
Football Player
Jackson
Michigan
Anthony Kevin Dungy
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