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Michael Jordan (center), Scottie Pippen (left) and Clyde Drexler were part of a U.S. basketball team that obliterated the competition in the 1992 Olympics. (Associated Press)

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This product image released by Ralph Lauren shows U.S. Olympic athletes, from left, swimmer Ryan Lochte, decathlete Bryan Clay, rower Giuseppe Lanzone and soccer player Heather Mitts modeling the the official Team USA Opening Ceremony Parade Uniform. As an official outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, Ralph Lauren has designed Team USA’s Official Opening and Closing Ceremony Parade Uniforms as well as a unique collection of village wear apparel and accessories which embodies the spirit of American athleticism and sportsmanship. (AP Photo/Ralph Lauren)

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Shelvin Mack, taken 34th overall by the Wizards in 2011, averaged 3.6 points and 2.0 assists in his lockout-shortened rookie season. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Switzerland's Martina Hingis, of New York Sportimes, smiles during a news conference before a World TeamTennis match against the Washington Kastles, Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Daniel P. Derella)

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Phyllis Willson cheers for the Nationals during their game against the Rockies at Nationals Stadium in Washington, D.C., on Friday, July 6, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Steve Wilson catches up with Nationals catcher Jhonatan Solano, one of the players who has stayed with the Wilsons, before a game at Nationals Park. Phyllis Wilson (below) says, "They do mean a lot to you." This year, the family was unable to host players because their daughter gave birth to their first grandchild. Above right, a collection of mementos decorates the Wilsons' basement. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)