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On May 6, 2017 NPR’s Only A Game aired the exclusive story of how one high school football player connected with Massachusetts First Lady Lauren Baker and made a difference for the entire team. Hear Gary’s story by listening to the Only A Game podcast via iTunes or Stitcher!
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Coach Beaman and First Lady Lauren Baker
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Some of the Burke High School Football team with Massachusetts First Lady Lauren Baker and Good Sports staff
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The selfie that sparked a $7,500 donation!
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Gary, Lauren Baker, and some of the equipment donated to Burke High School
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Recreating the selfie that started it all, plus Coach Beaman!