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A true American champion

By Gary Wise
ESPN.com

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Great hardship lays the groundwork for great inspiration. After all, if one starts the climb to glory from greater depths than most of us can fathom, the journey is all the more impressive. Marlon Shirley's climb is just one of the reasons to keep your eyes on him as he plays in his first World Series of Poker main event. In a tournament that celebrates diversity, it's no accident that this American hero is playing one of the most American of events on America's birthday. "This is the WSOP ma ...

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