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“Five players on the floor functioning as a single unit: team, team, team-no one more important than the other.”

Quote by Gene Hackman

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Gene Hackman is a renowned American actor, born on January 30, 1930. He is known for his exceptional acting skills and diverse character portrayals, having won an Academy Award for Best Actor. more

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