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Frank Deford Commentary: The Wit of Al McGuire

NPR | By Frank Deford
Published December 25, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Commentator Frank Deford remembers the late basketball coach Al McGuire by recounting some of his favorite witticisms.

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Frank Deford died on Sunday, May 28, at his home in Florida. Remembrances of Frank's life and work can be found in All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and on NPR.org.
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