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Sparky Anderson

"It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's have, that their team won't win it this year. But it's better than lying to them."

Sparky Anderson, American Coach
Detroit, Fans, Lying
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"It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's have, that their team won't win it this year. But it's better than lying to them."

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"It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's have, that their team won't win it this year. But it's better than lying to them."

Sparky Anderson, American Coach
Detroit, Fans, Lying

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