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A native of Port Chester, New York, Tony Grier was their first NBA draft pick (San Antonio Spurs). A college basketball career and a book "A Raging Bull:Chasing the Big Time" are to his credit.
Born in United Hospital on July 20, 1960. Grier became a playground legend on the court first displaying his super-talent at Port Chester High School and later at the University of South Florida.
His book became a local best seller in Tampa, Florida and he continues to speak throughout the country about education and college athletics. He has a sincere loyalty to his hometown and made sure his first book signing was at the Port Chester Library.
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