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I think sports has done a disservice for a lot of black kids thinking they can only be successful through athletics and entertainment. I want them to know they can be doctors, lawyers, teachers, fireman, police officers, etc.
Charles Barkley
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"I think sports has done a disservice for a lot of black kids thinking they can only be successful through athletics and entertainment. I want them to know they can be doctors, lawyers, teachers, fireman, police officers, etc."
— Charles Barkley #sportscompetition

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I think sports has done a disservice for a lot of black kids thinking they can only be successful through athletics and entertainment. I want them to know they can be doctors, lawyers, teachers, fireman, police officers, etc. — Charles Barkley

About Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley was a Athlete from United States (1963–present).

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Who said "I think sports has done a disservice for a lot of black kids thinking they can…"?
This quote is attributed to Charles Barkley, a Athlete from United States.
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Charles Barkley lived from 1963 – present.
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