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To a father, when a child dies, the future dies; to a child when a parent dies, the past dies.
Red Auerbach
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"To a father, when a child dies, the future dies; to a child when a parent dies, the past dies."
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To a father, when a child dies, the future dies; to a child when a parent dies, the past dies. — Red Auerbach

About Red Auerbach

Red Auerbach was a Coach from United States (1917–2006).

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Who said "To a father, when a child dies, the future dies; to a child when a parent dies,…"?
This quote is attributed to Red Auerbach, a Coach from United States.
When did Red Auerbach live?
Red Auerbach lived from 1917 – 2006.
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