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The First of the Big-Time Harlem Hustlers
There was only one Bumpy. Respect he demanded, respect he got
December
1
1972
Helen Lawrenson
The First of the Big-Time Harlem Hustlers
Helen Lawrenson
December
1
1972
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The First of the Big-Time Harlem Hustlers
There was only one Bumpy. Respect he demanded, respect he got
December
1
1972
Helen Lawrenson
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