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Video: Charles Barkley Takes NYC Subway For The First Time


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Published Dec 6, 2013

Modified Dec 6, 2013


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Photograph by juscallme_johnny, who wrote, "Look who I saw on the train today coming from school. #CharlesBarkley"

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Published Dec 6, 2013

Modified Dec 6, 2013


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