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Commentary: Frank Deford on Team Sports

Commentator Frank Deford says individual sports in the United States seem to be a thing of the past. Young athletes are not willing to take the risks and instead gravitate toward team sports.

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Frank Deford died on Sunday, May 28, at his home in Florida. Remembrances of Frank's life and work can be found in All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and on NPR.org.

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