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“I've always said winning's the great deodorant, and conversely, when you have a bad record - everything stinks - and everything starts to unravel, and everything falls apart.”

Quote by John Madden

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John Madden
John Madden

John Madden, born on April 10, 1936, is a renowned American football player. He is known for his exceptional skills and leadership during his career, and is considered one of the iconic figures in the history of American football. more

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