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“There's no one who's dropped on top of the mountain. You've got to work your way to the top.”

Quote by Al McGuire

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Al McGuire, an American basketball coach, was born on September 7, 1928, and passed away on January 26, 2001. He is highly respected in the basketball world for his exceptional coaching skills and strategic guidance. During his coaching career, McGuire led the University of Minnesota to five NCAA championships, including two three-peat titles in 1954 and 1959. more

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