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“Great leaders have to know when to divide that line from being selfless to being selfish, and he perfectly chose the time to be selfish and made plays.”

Quote by Michael Irvin

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Michael Irvin is an accomplished American football player, born on March 5, 1966. He was a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL, renowned for his speed and agility. Irvin achieved multiple honors during his career, including two Super Bowl championships. more

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