A Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group. It enhances everybody.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
American - Baseball Player
Born: April 16, 1947

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