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    Topspin

    By III James B. Stafford

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    The story Topspin is a biography of the life of Dr. James B. Stafford, Jr. as told by his son James B. Stafford, III. The story is written not only to cover the influence Dr. Stafford had on the city of Peoria but also on so many boys he came in contact with through the scouting program at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  


    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGotham Books
    Release dateJan 14, 2023
    ISBN9798887751856
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