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The Daily Beast curates the most fascinating details of Eunice Kennedy Shriver's life—from her early days playing football with brothers John and Bobby to the "high-octane fervor" she brought to founding the Special Olympics. Read about how Shriver developed her behind-the-scenes niche in a family that was forever in the spotlight.

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•Shriver grew up the fifth child of nine in a famous family. She played quarterback in football games with her brothers and always loved sports, which would later lead her to found the Special Olympics in 1968, right after the assassination of Robert Kennedy.

•Eunice’s family thought she had presidential potential....

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