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Marty Devlin has lived a remarkable life from professional baseball player and All-American diver to college athletic director and tennis industry marketing executive.

His memoir shares an inspiring human-interest story of transformation and innovation. Now in his 90s, Marty golfs, swims, and teaches tennis. In sharing his life story, Marty shares lessons of creativity, leadership, goal setting positive self-change, motivation, problem-solving and so much more that will inspire anyone no matter their age.

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