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Old 07-31-2022, 11:34 AM
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Old 07-31-2022, 12:22 PM
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Old 07-31-2022, 12:30 PM
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My dad took me to the old Boston Garden when I was 10 years old to see the Celtics play against Wilt 1967, it was amazing, I still remember it like it was yesterday.
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And the great memories he created
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Old 07-31-2022, 01:32 PM
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I loved how he could state the obvious and make it sound profound. Example, it's a team game and they keep score.
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Correct sir, greatest winner of all time.
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