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The Sporting Life
The Importance of Being Arnie
Whether he’s conquering fairways with his drive or Madison Avenue with his pitch, Arnold Palmer always makes the green
May
1
1991
Mike Lupica
The Importance of Being Arnie
Mike Lupica
May
1
1991
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The Sporting Life
The Importance of Being Arnie
Whether he’s conquering fairways with his drive or Madison Avenue with his pitch, Arnold Palmer always makes the green
May
1
1991
Mike Lupica
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