Can't tellem apart
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Sports agent Arn Tellem sees a large part of himself in Arliss, the newest TV character that is played by Robert Wuhl. Both are smart, driven, aggressive and slick. Producers of the show, however, say that Arliss is not Tellem but is a combination of the personalities of several sports agents.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1996
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The healer
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Pat Croce started out as physical therapist at a hospital. Gifted with a sharp business acumen which he hides behind a crazy-guy mask, he established a sports-medicine center that grew into a chain of 40 centers. He was also responsible for the '76ers deal, which he now manages.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1996
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Sole man: Seth Berger and Rosemont's And 1 are surviving the sneakers war because they actually know how to play the game. If you can't hoop, don't show up for work
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And 1, a new Rosemont-based basketball apparel and foot wear company, expects sales to reach $80 million in 1999. A profile of And 1 and its founders Jay Gilbert, Tommy Austin and Seth Burger, is presented.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1998
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