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THE SPORTING LIFE
Big D, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
Michael Irvin has only two problems as a Dallas Cowboy: Dallas, and being a Cowboy
September
1
1997
Jan Reid
Roberto Parada
Big D, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
Jan Reid
September
1
1997
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THE SPORTING LIFE
Big D, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
Michael Irvin has only two problems as a Dallas Cowboy: Dallas, and being a Cowboy
September
1
1997
Jan Reid
Roberto Parada
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