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“When I flew from Orlando to Los Angeles in 1960, I sat next to a guy from Disney who was paying 75¢ an acre for land. I thought he was some special kind of fool - and since they built the park, history has proven there was a fool sitting in one of our seats.”

Quote by Deacon Jones

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American football player born on December 9, 1938, and passed away on June 3, 2013. Deacon Jones is renowned for his career in the NFL, particularly with the Los Angeles Rams. His performance on the field and unique personality made him a legendary figure in the history of football. more

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