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Quote by Bobby Knight

“Failure, to me, is not having the desire to try. Having the desire to try is in it own way success.”

Quote by Bobby Knight

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Bobby Knight, born on October 25, 1940, is a renowned basketball coach. He has a high reputation in the basketball world and has coached at the University of Kentucky and the University of Texas, leading his teams to multiple NCAA championships. more

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