Classic Sports Moments - Find out about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's connection to Saskatchewan
Classic Sports Moments - Find out about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's connection to Saskatchewan
Matt Young has a look at the 2000-01 Saskatchewan Hawks and their connection to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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