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The Great 8's WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Years that end in 8 have been marked by exceptional athletes and exceptionally memorable moments. From the Say Hey Kid to Anna K, SI checks in with the stars of '58, '68, '78, '88 and '98

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Where Will They Be?
STARS OF TOMORROW
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SI Vault
Where they were then: Reach into the Vault for SI's historical coverage of Alex Karras, Bucky Dent, Richard Petty, Anna Kournikova, Willie Mays and other Great 8 wonders, at SI.com/WATN.

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