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THE RIGHT CALL

PROFILE of Earl Strom, 62, who was the dean of the National Basketball referees. He retired last June. Over the past 33 years Strom presided over the …

Jeff Coplon on the right call: the decision that changes everything, made in a moment that seemed like any other.

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