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Man at His Best
When Papa Bought the Farm
November
1
1993
PHIL PATTON
When Papa Bought the Farm
PHIL PATTON
November
1
1993
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Man at His Best
When Papa Bought the Farm
November
1
1993
PHIL PATTON
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