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I was the youngest of seven kids and I would not have been able to go to college without an athletic scholarship
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"I was the youngest of seven kids and I would not have been able to go to college without an athletic scholarship"

- Scott Brooks

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This quote by Scott Brooks speaks with the significance of chance and hard work. As the youngest of seven kids, Scott Brooks was likely born into a family with restricted resources. Without an athletic scholarship, he would not have had the ability to attend college. This quote highlights the importance of having access to resources and opportunities, and how effort can assist to make the most of them. It likewise talks to the power of sports and how it can open doors for those who may not have had access to higher education otherwise. Scott Brooks' story is a testimony to the power of opportunity and effort, and how they can assist to create a much better future.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Scott Brooks somewhere between July 31, 1965 and today. He/she was a famous Coach from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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