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I think good physical conditioning is essential to any occupation. A man who is physically fit performs better at any job. Fatigue makes cowards of us all.

Vince Lombardi

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Vince Lombardi
Age: 57 †
Born: 1913
Born: June 11
Died: 1970
Died: September 3
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