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“The dollar bills attached to her hips fluttered to the rug of the small square stage, like the first flakes of winter in the Bronx. (Dark City Lights)”

Quote by Tom Callahan

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Tom Callahan, a legendary basketball player, was born on June 2, 1921, in the United States, and passed away on October 3, 1996. He was renowned for his exceptional skills and leadership in the basketball world. more

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