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Where does George Mikan rank among the top-10 Lakers of all time?
HoopsHype on Mikan: "The first truly dominant NBA big man, George Mikan used his massive size to his advantage along with the unusually soft touch he had for a player of his era. Mikan could ...
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"He literally carried the league, gave us recognition" - When Bob Cousy gave flowers to the first true basketball superstar in America
Long before the Boston Celtics' dynasty took over the league, it was Mikan who led the Purple and Gold to consecutive ...
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G. Mike Mikan
The company’s health plan is now available in 13 states. G. Mike Mikan was tapped as CEO in April. He had previously served as interim CEO for Best Buy during bumpy times in 2012; most recently ...
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This Day in History: George Mikan leads Lakers in 1949 Finals clincher
On April 13, 1949 George Mikan scored 29 points despite a broken hand to lead the Minneapolis Lakers to the BAA Championship over the Washington Capitols ...
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NBA at 50: Top 50 Players
George Mikan and Bill Russell. The announcement was made at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, which occupies the site of the former Commodore Hotel, where the original NBA charter was signed on June 6 ...
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Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit
Mikan: Japan's Favorite Citrus Fruit The district of Maana in Ehime Prefecture is a leading center for mikan cultivation. Mikan is the Japanese name for the fruit Citrus unshiu, a type of mandarin ...