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Mannheim, West Germany, April 1977: Michigan prep standout Earvin “Magic” Johnson moves toward the basket during the U.S. team’s 118-65 win over Spain in the first round of the annual Albert Schweitzer basketball tournament. The future NBA great averaged a team-high 20 points per game as the Americans swept to their third straight tourney title.

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