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Also Known As Sheryl Denise Swoopes
Born March 25, 1971 (age 53) • Texas
Awards And Honors Olympic Games • Basketball Hall of Fame (2016) • Most Valuable Player (2005) • Most Valuable Player (2002) • Most Valuable Player (2000)

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