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The Sporting Life
David Thompson, Back to Earth
In his prime, he flew higher than Dr. J. or Michael. Coming down was the problem
March
1
1990
Mike Lupica
David Thompson, Back to Earth
Mike Lupica
March
1
1990
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The Sporting Life
David Thompson, Back to Earth
In his prime, he flew higher than Dr. J. or Michael. Coming down was the problem
March
1
1990
Mike Lupica
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