endobj Web623K subscribers. Los Angeles Rams. %PDF-1.7 % In placing thePony Express' cards on the list, key components include card value along with design. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School. But it didnt feel the same to him or anyone else. Fans called him greedy. For fans of college football, several sets feature Dickerson as an SMU Mustang including2005 Topps All-American,2014 Upper Deck Football, and2015 Panini Immaculate Collegiate. hb``g``f`b`~F ! "Q! I blocked for 37 different running backs, said Jackie Slater, the Hall of Fame offensive lineman for the Rams, during his Hall of Fame introduction of Dickerson. Dickerson keeps his hand in the game he's currently vice president for business development for the newly resettled Los Angeles Rams. In fact, Dickerson had more rushing yards than the Rams quarterback, Jeff Kemp, had passing yards that year. There were some good moments in Indianapolis a playoff appearance in 1987 and one year later, Indy had a Monday night moment on the national stage, beating the Broncos 55-23 with Dickerson scoring four touchdowns on Halloween night. Jim Brown was great in his day, but his day is gone. COMMERCE - Karl Eric Dickerson, 56, boarded the train to Heaven on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, following a brief but courageous battle with liver cancer. Dickerson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999. hbbd```b``Z"*`RLH|0["+o IG L#X\HH(FC? 7 92, Eric Dickerson. Eric, her adopted son his biological mother, Helen Johnson, had him at 15 and was more of an older sister than a mother saw all of that and it informed his behavior and his approach to the business of football as his gifts as a running back opened up a whole new world to him. The Rams had enough of the give-and-take, the holdouts, ultimately executing a three-way deal with the Colts to send Dickerson to Indy. Low 64F. Eric, my (ex) student and now a successful colleague of mine, was one of my hardest working students on the lute and guitar/alto-guitar. Hes a very thoughtful, interesting, warm, generous man. Collectors who completed their '85 base set could move tothe red-bordered cards found on thebottom of wax boxes. "Running," he would say, "is so natural to me." 110 0 obj Two seasons later, the Rams traded Dickerson to the Indianapolis Colts where he also hadsuccess, leading the league in rushing again in 1988. endobj Ta strona korzysta z ciasteczek aby wiadczy usugi na najwyszym poziomie. At SMU, Dickerson teamed with Craig James to form the "Pony Express" backfield. But there was trouble beneath the surface. Dickerson rushed for 2,105 yards that season, surpassing O.J. Hes wearing goggles and oversized shoulder pads, and hes running upright like a sprinter, and it barely looks like hes trying, and nobody can catch him. He joined FOX Sports FS1 channel as an analyst and also co-founded Original Mini Jerseys in partnership with his former teammate LeRoy Irvin. (Photo by Rob Brown/Getty Images), "Eric Dickerson," Robinson said, "just played as great a game as Ive ever seen a man play.". First 250 people get a free pre-signed copy of my book Watch My Smoke See yall there . All these words that were used, they were kind of coded and had the same racial undertones. "Im not sure what happened to Eric," said Steve Endicott, who recruited Dickerson to Southern Methodist. 78 0 obj Viola Dickerson was Eric Dickersons great-great aunt and adoptive mother, and she was the valedictorian of her high school class in Sealy, Texas. Finally, in April 1992, the Colts traded him to the Raiders for a fourth- and an eighth-round pick. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 11:00am at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. But what isnt complicated is the way Eric Dickerson ran. The family will be at the home of Donna Goolsby, Hartwell Highway, Elberton, on Thursday, May 10. Jim Brown ran about a 4.8 40. As he said in our book, the real scandal wasnt how much money he was making but how little.. We didnt get a chance to run the football, and we didnt wear them down A running game doesnt mean, run, run, pass, run, run.' 29 on the ground) was shut down by the Bears' dominant defense in the 1986 NFC title game, which the Rams lost 24-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images), "We never established a running game," Dickerson said. Lawrence Taylor once called him the toughest back he ever hit. It means, run, run, run, run, run run.'". But then, suddenly, the Trans was gone, and he was off to SMU, and though he refuses to say if he got paid for the switch, SMU was given the death penalty a few years later, so you can make your own judgments. Ran for 1,808 yards and scored 20 touchdowns as a rookie. He was called an ingrate, and worse. Dickerson lives in an Irvine condominium with his younger brother, Leo, and his college teammate, Charles Drayton, and they take turns driving the two Porsches, the van, The following season, Dickerson had the greatest yearof any running back with 2,105 yards on the ground, becoming the second RB to top 2,000 yards whilebreaking O.J. "One of the most overrated players in the history of the sport," writer Pete Axthelm called him. m#2+-4 @:u 9NPAMNxPdsp?. Again, its a complicated one. im not a card collector, i have the 87 topps Eric Dickerson #146 and the print is very blurry, almost like the ink cartridge was low and needed replacing. Right away, Dickerson was a phenomenon. And most of these guys kept their jobs because of one or two of these talents. In the 1970s, the 7-Eleven chain issued two sets of plastic cups featuring portraits of top NFL stars. "But he doesnt always show heart. Once, when he was having contract issues, he saw a banner in the Hoosier Dome that showed him as a baby with a 29 jersey, holding fried chicken and a watermelon. In terms of his premium cards, collectors can find plenty of Eric Dickerson autographs and relics. Despite splitting carries, Dickerson finished third in the 1982 Heisman voting. The first time he carried the ball in the second half, he fumbled. 1999 Topps Hall of Fame Eric Dickerson Autograph #HOF1, Top Patrick Mahomes Rookie Cards to Collect, Ultimate Tom Brady Rookie Cards Gallery, Checklist and Hot List, 2022 Panini Phoenix Football Cards Checklist, 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome Baseball Cards Checklist and Odds, 2022-23 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards Checklist and Odds. We let Eric go as we know he is in Heaven with a new, pain free body: from our hands to God's. With over 20 years of musical experience, Eric has deeply committed himself to preserving the art of Historical Performance Practice by playing music from the 16th through 19th centuries on historical instruments. The season had been an utter fiasco. MUT.GG PRO Now Available! All you have to do is go back and look at a few highlights; its vividly there. Pack rippers could find one insert in each pack of '84 Topps and, in total, there were11 stars featured with Dickerson and Dan Marino's appearances being the most valuable. Alternate titles: Eric Demetric Dickerson. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. On the field, Dickerson had few rivals. This is what Eric Dickerson is forever. This list highlights some of Dickerson's best cards including some of his earliest options. endobj The Rams got the ball to him at the end of the first half, their only realistic chance to score, and he stayed inbounds, and the clock expired even with the Rams still having a timeout. Dickerson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999 and he was joined byLawrence Taylor, Ozzie Newsome, Tom Mack, and Billy Shaw. 4 pick, Chris Ballard didn't exactly predict such a move, but he certainly left the door open. You know, it could have been their vision, it could have been their quickness, their power or their speed. This is the trouble with being a running back in the NFL; time is short. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Robinson couldnt. The NFL Throwback is your home for all Stay up to date on all the latest sports card and memorabilia news, articles, and products by subscribing to our newsletter below: Hi . Dickerson took the handoff, saw his opening right, ran upfield as only he could, stumbled a touch as he broke more to the right, pulled through a tackle and fell forward for nine yards and the all-time record. Dickerson appears in the western set as he played for the Rams ofLos Angeles at the time. Eric Dickerson rushed for more yards than any other running back during the 1980s, setting an all-time single-season rushing record, which still stands today. The Notable You might be a giant football fan without having memorized a single statistic. * * * * * *On Halloween 1987, Jim Gray who was then an announcer at ESPN came to visit Eric Dickerson. "Its shocking how good he is," Robinson said. Time after time, he found daylight, sprinted through, fell forward. endstream document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2008-2023 The Cardboard Connection. 75 0 obj For the first time in his career, things werent quite right. "They said I wasnt running the same way. He called Rams vice president John Shaw "an eel." Eric Dickerson. or something to help its value? He pointed out that Robinson made more money than he did and suggested, "Let him run the 47 Gap.". Simpsons previous record of 2,003 yards (which had been set in 14 games compared to Dickersons 16). There are two Eric Dickerson stories to be told here. 76 0 obj Dickerson was just a beautiful runner, so utterly graceful, DiMaggio in football cleats. Walter Payton before the 1986 NFC Championship Game between the Rams and Bears in ChicagoOne week before the 1986 NFC title game, Dickerson ran for an astonishing 248 yards and two touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys. <>/Metadata 22 0 R/Outlines 31 0 R/Pages 73 0 R/StructTreeRoot 36 0 R/Type/Catalog>> But Im not going to let you place all the blame on my shoulders. Dickerson retired in 1993 "He didnt announce his retirement, he conceded it," Dallas columnist Kevin Sherrington wrote and the retirement stories mostly focused on what might have been had he stayed in Los Angeles. When he retired, he was the second-leading rusher in NFL history. On the play, both the left guard and left tackle pull right, and Dickerson always had the option to either follow his blockers wide right or cut back toward the middle. It was another NFL record for Dickerson, the playoff rushing record, and everybody was in awe. This list provides a great opportunity for collectors looking to build a Hall of Fame collection as most of his cards are budget-friendly. "Ive played hurt my whole career. He was recruited by everybody. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) %%EOF But slowly, Dickersons production dimmed and the constant demands for better pay became tiresome. @EricDickerson. 29 on the ground) was shut down by the Bears' dominant defense in the 1986 NFC title game, which the Rams lost 24-0. 77 0 obj Eric Dickerson chronicles the his experiences during his epic performance against the Cowboys in the 1985 Divisional Round! In 2021, Eric was awarded the Robert Crim Scholarship from the Lute Society of America, given to a 'promising student of the Baroque lute.' Later he played for the Los Angeles Raiders and the Atlanta Falcons. John Todd officiating. Fourth Quarter, Eric Dickerson continued to work off field and became involved in youth programs. In 1984, Dickersons Rangers was set up along with a Los Angeles-area youth club which aims at deviating children away from crimes and drugs and exposing them to healthier alternatives. Come and hang with me at the Centennial Plaza from 3-4:30pm. Peterson came closest; he went into the last game of the 2012 season against Green Bay needing 208 yards to break the record. He knew the Rams only chance was to just keep giving him the ball, and instead they let Dieter Brock throw it 31 times (he completed 10 for 66 yards). Even after a substandard third season in 1985, Dickerson went for 248 yards in a playoff game against the Cowboys. Each contest card would award a certain amount of yards and once 25 yards were collected, they could be sent in to receive one of six different five-card sets. Dickerson played his college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in University Park, Texas, where he and Craig James formed a stellar backfield that was dubbed the Pony Express (after SMUs mustang mascot). Jim Brown played when guys were 170 pounds. The Rams wore him out in 1986, running him 404 times, making him just the second player in NFL history to carry the ball 400 times. His new book, "The Baseball 100," comes out Sept. 28. The goggles weren't a fashion statement. But the Colts began declining as a team, and by 1991, they were 1-15. At SMU, Dickerson teamed with Craig James to form the "Pony Express" backfield. In the book, he talks about a high-ranking team official telling a joke using the n-word as kind of a power play to sort of show the players what they could get away with and how little recourse they had. In 2007 Topps Stadium Club, he is combined with Barry Sanders on a dual-autograph, and2013 Topps Triple Threadshas a triple autograph featuring Dickerson, Adrian Peterson, and Marshall Faulk. There has never been a more explosive runner than No. As a huge fan of the black-bordered 1971 ToppsBaseball set, my favorite Topps football design is1985 Topps. 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He got the ball eight times in the first quarter, before the game got out of reach. Eric Dickerson still holds the single-season rushing record, and he remembers a night and morning of intercourse that apparently helped propel him to the milestone. Dickerson (No. Dickerson, 61, explained Wednesday that at the time, he was dating a woman and had her come by the team hotel the night before the Rams had a Week 15 matchup against the Houston Oilers. Jim Gray called Dickerson to set up the evening, and Dickerson said: "You better get over here right away. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Allsport/Getty Images). Nobody ever ran a football more explosively than Eric Dickerson. Penny does have a LinkedIn account with the name Penny Dickerson. 1985 Topps Red Box Bottom Eric Dickerson #D, 4. (DAVID MAXWELL/AFP via Getty Images). His passion was anything train related, and he was proud of the twenty years he served as an engineer with Norfolk Southern. Every day until the season begins, well unveil new members of the list, with the No. The '87 Topps design is one of my personal favorites with its simple look of two colored flags at the top meeting in the middle andthe All-Pro designation positioned under the left flag. Newspaper columnists savaged him. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Eric Dickerson [All Pro] the last time we updated. He was a long strider, someone who made the difficult look perfunctory. (Photo by Peter Brouillet/Getty Images). He enjoyed gatherings of his extended family and friends. Simpsons 2,003. Get an email notification whenever someone signs the guestbook. Eric Dickerson, in full Eric Demetric Dickerson, (born September 2, 1960, Sealy, Texas, U.S.), American professional gridiron football player who was one of the leading running backs in National Football League (NFL) history. But he also fumbled the ball three times. The 30-card set featured a black design that had a drawn-up football play placed behind the player's photograph. Pastor Allen Jackson and Michael Wrather will officiate. (Photo by Martin Mills/Getty Images). He was a graduate of Elbert County High School. This card from Topps has a red border and features Dickerson pushing upfield with the ball. Skuteczne rzucanie granatw podczas skoku. Brian Flores can pursue some of his discrimination claims against the league and three teams in court rather than through arbitration, a judge ruled Wednesday. WebEric Dickerson: Net Worth: $10 million: Date Of Birth: September 2, 1960: Place Of Birth: Sealy, Texas, USA: Height: 1.91 m: Weight: 100 kg: Profession: American football player: Jumpthrow bind. Penny Sutton is the wife of Eric Dickerson, an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League from 1983 to 1993. We've received your submission. And a largely White fan base. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements. Never thought about it. Age, Height, and Weight Being born on 2 September 1960, Eric Dickerson is 62 years old as of todays date 11th January 2023. It was an ugly scene. But, you know, speed judges speed better than people who dont have it, and they adjusted those angles, and they tried to head him off at the pass. Nobody could. There has always been a tendency to make me out to be some Superman. But in my opinion, Eric Dickerson was the original freak in that he possessed all of these, and the greatest of them was his speed. But Dickerson was WebEric Dickerson holds a Master of Music Performance from San Diego State University. (Viola) grew up in the segregated South, and she was a brilliant woman, but the only job she could get was cleaning houses on the White side of town, said Greg Hanlon, the co-author of Watch My Smoke: The Eric Dickerson Story, which will be published in 2022. And it always grated on Eric because he knew how smart and proud his mom was. Whatever I do if its good, its larger than life. Wszystko, co powiniene o nich wiedzie. All they had to do was keep running. (Dickerson declined an opportunity to speak for this story.) Dickerson's 1987 Topps card is probably his most striking as it features a close-up portrait with his trademark eye goggles. It was a welcome moment for Dickerson because the season had been less than ideal. In the offseason before 1984, the season he broke the rushing record, he never even worked out. He was a graduate of Elbert County High School. WebDickerson ended up at SMU, rushing for 4,450 yards and 47 touchdowns throughout his four seasons in the Park Cities. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. "PeeWee" Dickerson. Jak zwikszy FPS W CS GO? But youve got to look at it in context: This was the 1980s, an age of exploding sports salaries. Chance of rain 50%. "The media said I lost my desire," Dickerson said after the game. [dku[74X.~}g 3Cl$REI[QGy%(pK'(irfH^bMgY=VZWjT./n`Zl%YkcBC% ^R?#K,)(ckO'"> fd\OAZEYQT}R'rSkp(+R[&jwZTbmqN;B':f0:Gp8z/8*q${#oH2B"jxOqv_W7ETH?^S!9>v r9{kv].Mx(&1A|fT92MP6G F8i&X#r$C4r$ -L~or$@ Linked sets in the descriptions go straight to product profiles. All rights reserved. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com. Landon Dickersons Parents and Siblings Unfortunately, we do not have any information about Landons mother but his fathers name is Jim Dickerson. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. With that, Dickerson had carried his team to the shadow of the Super Bowl. Besides, Pennys husband Eric also has a daughter named Erika from his previous relationship who is now a TV shows actress and has played in The Hustle (TV series) and Deborah Lippmann Nails Celebration/TanTowel Celebration.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'simplywho_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_4',646,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-simplywho_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); After retiring from NFL, Pennys husband Eric is involved in sports broadcasting. Notifications from this guestbook will end. Just as an aside, it is remarkable that though the record has been challenged multiple times by Adrian Peterson, Jamal Lewis, Barry Sanders, Derrick Henry, Chris Johnson, Terrell Davis nobody has gotten there yet. WebEric Dickerson, in full Eric Demetric Dickerson, (born September 2, 1960, Sealy, Texas, U.S.), American professional gridiron football player who was one of the leading running backs in Richard Dickerson Obituary. He fumbled 15 times; Dickerson always fumbled a lot, but now it was all anybody seemed to be talking about. Every day until the season begins, well unveil new members of the list, with the No. 1 player to be crowned on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Viola Dickerson was Eric Dickersons great-great aunt and adoptive mother, and she was the valedictorian of her high school class in Sealy, Texas. Its a tale old as time. Contributions may be made in his memory to the cancer association of your choice. Yes, thats what survives. Updates? Survivors in addition to his mother, include his high school sweetheart and wife of 37 years, Dawn Tomlinson Dickerson; children, William Carl "Billy" Dickerson and Kristy Leann Dickerson; siblings, Donna Goolsby and Tony Dickerson; his three doggies, Candy, Spot, and Scooby; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. The run that broke Simpsons single-season record was typical it was Dickersons favorite play, 47 gap. And he spoke up about it, as he should have.. "The smoothest runner Ive ever seen," Robinson called him. Eric was born in Elberton on May 22, 1961, the son of Hazel Johnson Dickerson and the late Carl A. He doesnt have any regrets. Dickerson had decided he was grossly underpaid which, to be fair, he probably was. "Im satisfied," Dickerson said after he called the Rams "stupid" one last time. Erica has appeared in shows such as He has covered sports as a columnist and feature writer for 36 years. Forty-two yards later, he went into the end zone untouched. Of the 17 times he carried the ball, five were for zero or negative yards. Who knew that a marathon romp session helped propel him to the accomplishment? Penny Sutton and Eric Dickerson have two children together a daughter and a son. 92 0 obj Dickerson was traded from the Colts to the Los Angeles Raidersin 1992 where he spent a singleseason. When Eric Dickerson burst through a hole, defenders were left in his wake. Cowboys offseason outlook: Big changes coming in Big D? The pair hasnt disclosed any Although Dickerson would wear #29 on his jersey throughout his NFL career, he wore #19 while running for Southern Methodist University. *Bell led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in 1988 and 1989. That was in the seventh grade in Sealy, Texas. Oh, its certainly possible that you know off the top of your head Eric Dickersons now 37-year-old record for rushing yards in a season though 2,105 surely never seemed as magical a number as Maris 61 or Gibsons 1.12. Natural. Hes going to come in here and see nothing but bare trees." The Colts traded him to the Raiders in 1992, and the Raiders traded him to Atlanta in 1993, and the Packers wanted him, but Dickerson failed a physical, and anyway, theres nothing too good to say about any of that. WebSPC 73. He loved the Lord and became closer to him as he battled his illness. Close right in on him. Funeral services celebrating Eric's life will be held on Friday, May 12, at 3 o'clock in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. As a result, Eric Dickerson football cards areamong the most popular NFL releases from the decade. Well, nobody until Washingtons Darrell Green chased Dickerson down in a 1986 playoff game, but Darrell Green was world-class fast. The setdisplays full-bleed images on three out of four sides with a small strip containingthe player'sname and team on thefourth side. One glossy card deserves another and so the next 1984 Dickerson appearance was a glossy card that collectors were only able to obtain through a mail-in offer. "Now, I know what youre all trying to get at," Dickerson said to the press. He said this so many times that Dickerson finally said, "Coach, if you think Im not running fast, come out and run with me." He considers himself an L.A. guy through and through the energy, the diversity, the fun it was. WebPenny Sutton and Eric Dickerson have two children together a daughter and a son. He teamed up with Craig James at SMU they were known as the "Pony Express" and even playing only half the time, Dickerson finished third in the Heisman voting. To start, he looked different; he wore a neck collar, normally reserved for linebackers, which he got from old SMU teammate Craig James. He didnt have those same feelings. He threatened to hold out. Dickerson began wearing out as a player, and by age 30, his body had more or less given out. He was just asserting his rights and doing something that is now commonplace. We were playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa and I remember we ran the 47-Gap. The Colts immediately announced they had made Dickerson the highest-paid running back ever. The production was undeniable: He set rookie records for most rushing attempts, most rushing yards and most touchdown runs. **Do you know who was the first player to carry the ball 400 times in a season? Wilder was a powerhouse, 6-foot-3, 225-pound back from Sikeston, Missouri he was sometimes called "the Sikeston Train" in college. WebHall of Famer Eric Dickerson on the Rams, Breaking OJs Record and his new book; Harrys brother Scott joins live from Oswego, NY, Harry announces his NEW favorite team, Most Embarrassing Wildcard Team, Greatest Rec Specs in Sports History Against All Odds with Cousin Sal (Extra Points Edition) Football Ravens GM Eric DeCosta, asked at the combine whether he has to consider trading Lamar Jackson, said he covets "great players. Im telling you, the man was great.. Omissions? And this is what survives. Otherwise, you can create an account by clicking on the Log in button below, and then register to create your account. 1984 Topps Glossy Inserts Eric Dickerson RC #2, 3. He told her not to worry. Together, the pair had a daughter, Erica Dickerson, who is an actress. "More important than the contract he endorsed, more important than the men he played with Dickerson is gone and the Rams are better off. Thats really seared into his consciousness.. After 4 years of dedicated study on the Classical guitar with San Diego legend, Fred Benedetti, Eric Welcome to the NFL 100, The Athletics endeavor to identify the 100 best players in football history. Her husband Eric loves to play golf and he was fond of sports cars while he was young and he still loves them.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'simplywho_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_10',647,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-simplywho_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0'); Penny is not active in Instagram, Twitter, or any other social media, but you can find her husband active in such platforms and he has a large fan-base as well. When Jim Brown said in repeated interviews that Dickerson lacked heart, he lashed out. I remember the feeling we had in the locker room after we made the trade, said Colts Ring of Fame wide receiver Bill Brooks, who played in Indianapolis from 1986-92. It was a sign that Jim (Irsay, the owner and then-GM) was committed to putting a winning team together. A good example is the SMU scandal, where he is commonly portrayed as representing the biggest excesses of those SMU teams and it was said he took a pay cut when he got to the pros. Back in 1979, Eric Dickerson was known as one of the best high school football players in the country, and Texas A&M had its eyes set on him. He retired soon after being traded to the Green Bay Packers in 1993, ending his 11-year NFL career after a damaged disk in his back made it too risky for him to play. Eric Dickerson holds a Master of Music Performance from San Diego State University. But, today we are focusing on Erics wife Penny Dickerson whose maiden name was Penny Sutton. There is He was the No. Home Football Football Rookie Cards Top 10 Eric Dickerson Football Cards. Kind of coded and had the same racial undertones this list provides a opportunity. Was great.. 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