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“My mental approach is totally different. My coach predicated everything on defense. He always talked about defense, defense, defense. I took it to heart that if you play defense, you can take the heart from an offensive player.”

Quote by Eric Williams

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Eric Williams was a renowned Caribbean historian, known for his extensive research on the history of the Caribbean region. His work, 'From Plantation to Slum', had a profound impact on the understanding of economic and social development in the Caribbean. more

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