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The Sporting Life
Big Buddy Is Watching
If you can't take Buddy Ryan to the big game, you're a no-good sumbitch
August
1
1989
Mike Lupica
Big Buddy Is Watching
Mike Lupica
August
1
1989
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The Sporting Life
Big Buddy Is Watching
If you can't take Buddy Ryan to the big game, you're a no-good sumbitch
August
1
1989
Mike Lupica
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