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“There is no sin in not liking to play; it's a mistake for a boy to be there if he doesn't want to.”

Quote by Bear Bryant

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Bear Bryant, a legendary American football player and coach, was born on September 11, 1913, and passed away on January 26, 1983. Known for his exceptional tactics and leadership, he coached several college football teams and achieved great success throughout his career. more

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Source: Bear: The Hard Life and Good Times of Alabama's Coach Bryant

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“But there's one thing about quitters you have to guard against - they are contagious. If one boy goes, the chances are he'll take somebody with him, and you don't want that. So when they would start acting that way, I used to pack them up and get them out, or embarrass them, or do something to turn them around.”

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Book:Bear: The Hard Life and Good Times of Alabama's Coach Bryant

Source: Bear: The Hard Life and Good Times of Alabama's Coach Bryant