There Is More To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Goggles Than Meets The Eye
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a brilliant pro basketball career, with athletic accomplishments that continue to boggle the mind, many performed while wearing goggles.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a brilliant pro basketball career, with athletic accomplishments that continue to boggle the mind, many performed while wearing goggles.
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