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2011 NBA Lockout
NBA Player Derek Fisher on the 2011 Lockout

  By Witnify • November 26, 2013 Uncategorized
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Basketball player Derek Fisher, who played for the LA Lakers in 2011, comments on the NBA lockout negotiation process and explains what it looks like from the point of view of the athletes. Continue reading

Tagged   2011 NBA Lockout, Athlete, Basketball, Derek Fisher, Sports
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The Play
Kevin Moen: ‘Hey We Got Nothing to Lose, Let’s See What Happens’

  By Witnify • November 20, 2013 Uncategorized
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Former Cal safety Kevin Moen recalls his mindset before The Play and what was going through his mind before he scored the final touchdown of the game. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Football, Sports, The Play
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The Play
Photographer Robert Stinnett on His Photos of The Play

  By Witnify • November 20, 2013 Uncategorized
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Robert Stinnett, a photographer for the Oakland Tribune, recalls the assignment that brought him to the 1982 game and how he was able to capture photos of The Play in action. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Football, Photography, Sports, The Play
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The Play
Coach: ‘It Was Hard Work, Preparation & the Team Was Ready When the Chance Came’

  By Witnify • November 20, 2013 Uncategorized
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Cal coach Joe Kapp recalls the moments before The Play and explains how his team knew exactly how to take advantage of the situation to score. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Football, Sports, The Play
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The Play
Footage of ‘The Play’ on November 20, 1982

  By Witnify • November 20, 2013 Uncategorized
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The Play is one of the most talked about moments in sports history. View the epic football play in its entirety to experience that memorable moment. Continue reading

Tagged   1980s, Athlete, Football, historical footage, Sports, The Play
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The Play
Band Member Gary Tyrrell on Getting Knocked Over by Kevin Moen

  By Witnify • November 20, 2013 Uncategorized
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Stanford band member Gary Tyrrell recalls getting knocked over by Cal player Kevin Moen during his touchdown scoring run known as "The Play" and discusses what it has been like to live with that memory. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Football, Sports, The Play
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HIV & AIDS
Magic Johnson: "How Am I Gonna Tell My Wife I Have HIV?'

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Magic Johnson recalls the day he was told about being HIV positive and describes his wife's reaction to news of the disease. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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HIV & AIDS
Dr. David Ho on Magic Johnson Surviving HIV

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Dr. David Ho describes what happened the day Magic Johnson was told he was HIV positive and discusses how the HIV epidemic is still an issue around the world. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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HIV & AIDS
Jackie MacMullen Recalls Reactions to Magic Johnson's HIV Announcement

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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ESPN's Jackie MacMullen discusses the different reactions Magic Johnson received from fellow teammates, coaches and friends after he announced being HIV positive. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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HIV & AIDS
Jerry West on Magic Johnson's HIV Announcement

  By Witnify • November 7, 2013 Uncategorized
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Jerry West, the former General Manager of the Lakers, recalls his reaction when he heard about Magic Johnson's positive HIV diagnoses. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Disease, Health, HIV & AIDS, Magic Johnson, Sports
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