Bill Clinton: “I believe the athlete in the 20th century that made the most important…”

On the recordNovember 3, 1999

I believe the athlete in the 20th century that made the most important contribution was Jesse Owens.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Interview With Dan Patrick of ESPN Radio

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Bill Clinton: “I believe the athlete in the 20th century that made the most important contribution was Jesse Owens.”