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Train children to bear responsibility as you would train them to build muscle. Add what they can handle, then prepare them for more.

Wes Fesler

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Wes Fesler
Age: 81 †
Born: 1908
Born: June 29
Died: 1989
Died: July 30
American Football Player
Basketball Coach
Football Player
Youngstown
Ohio
Wesley Eugene Fesler
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