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<p><a href="http://www.ddavisla.com"><span style="font-weight: 400">David Davis </span></a>is the author of <i>Wheels of Courage: How Paralyzed Veterans From World War II Invented Wheelchair Sports, Fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation</i> and <i>Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku</i>. He lives in Los Angeles.</p>
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UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 01: Football: San Francisco 49ers QB Joe Montana (16) gesturing bunny ears with Brent Jones (84) in locker room before game, San Francisco, CA 11/18/1990--11/25/1990 (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (SetNumber: D52377)

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Father and son going on a fishing trip circa 1940's. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

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