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“If I was going to get beat up, I wanted to be indoors where it was warm.”

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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