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BASKETBALL PLAYER'S SUPERSTITION
DURING WARMUP SHOTS, IF THE FIRST GUY MAKES HIS
SHOT, THEN THEY'LL WIN FOR SURE. BUT IF THE FIRST
GUY DOESN'T MAKE HIS BASKET, THIS IS A VERY BAD
OMEN AND BOTHERS THE TEAM A LOT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; COLLECTED AT HOME
Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. Observation BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 11-02-1969