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“My mother bought me a brand new suit for going away to college. We were poor, but she wanted me to have that. It was a powder blue suit with peg pants - you know, skinny at the bottom. I think I made quite an impression with that.”

Quote by Tom Heinsohn

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Tom Heinsohn, born on August 26, 1934, is a renowned basketball player known for his exceptional scoring ability and leadership during his NBA career. more

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