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AMERICAN BEAT
One in 100 Million
They all coveted seats at the Super Bowl; he walked away
May
1
1982
BOB GREENE
ROBERT LEWIS
One in 100 Million
BOB GREENE
May
1
1982
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AMERICAN BEAT
One in 100 Million
They all coveted seats at the Super Bowl; he walked away
May
1
1982
BOB GREENE
ROBERT LEWIS
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