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Published: September 8, 2008
Haskins never cut state roots, from Enid to 'Mr Iba'
Iron Duke begat The Bear
Iron Duke begat The Bear
I spent an August day with Don Haskins back in 1999. He took me to some El Paso joint for my maiden voyage with stacked enchiladas. My maiden voyage with the most unassuming of American heroes.
The Bear died Sunday at the age of 78, never really understanding why he was such a big deal. Never really understanding why anyone would do anything besides recruit the best players available and then put them on the court....
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