Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar acknowledges applause as he takes the stage.
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Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar autographs a books he wrote for Louise Ehrick of Toledo, center, and Carla LeGree of Toledo, right during a reception at Authors! Authors!
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Abdul-Jabbar talked about basketball, teamwork, and research.
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Abdul-Jabbar emphasizes a point with his oversized hands.
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Abdul-Jabbar as interviewed by Blade Executive Editor Kurt Franck.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaking with thought and charisma.
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Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar poses for a picture with Christine Mabrey, left, and her mother, Shwu Mabrey, of Maumee, during the reception.
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Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during an Authors! Authors! event at the Stranahan Theater Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Toledo.
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