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Billy Selingo's Influence On My Life

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During my life time I encountered many amazing people. One man who I admire most and has influenced my life a great deal is my friend, Billy Selingo. Billy is twenty-seven years old and currently attending Manhattanville College to receive his master’s degree. Billy had always been a very talented hockey player, he competitively played at Holderness and Selects Academy at South Kent. Once he completed his post-grad year it was off to Manhattanville College, where he competed at the division three hockey level. Billy had more skill then most of the team, he thought by playing at the division three level he would receive more playing time then he was actually getting. Half way through the season he was very upset and developed a strong dislike

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