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Robert eugene ladouceur born july 3, 1954 is a retired american football coach. This insiders account of the greatest winning streak in sports history brings to life the tragedies, triumphs, and unforgettable characters that. This insiders account of the greatest winning streak in sports history brings to life the tragedies, triumphs, and unforgettable characters that inspired the major motion picture. He strikes a nerve with me every time i hear him speak. Read chasing perfection by bob ladouceur, neil hayes for free with a 30 day free trial.
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