Barkley's last shot
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Basketball superstar Barkley is a Republican who hopes to become governor of Alabama one day. His aggressive public persona is said to be contrasted by his politeness in his private life. His upbringing, sports accomplishments, interracial marriage and other topics are discussed.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1995
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Trouble on the court
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Many top female tennis players have experienced lost childhoods and pressure from their fathers and other men determined to see them succeed as professional athletes. Andrea Jaeger, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf and others are profiled.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1995
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Running man
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Billionaire Knight has developed his athletic shoe and sportswear company into a $3.7 billion per year organization. Celebrity endorsements, the competition in the industry and Nike's Beaverton, OR, headquarters are discussed.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1993
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