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Big Al : 1/26/2015 1:11 pm

Bill Vinovich. Comeback after sitting out several years due to almost fatal condition.
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Thanks Al for posting this..

Big Blue '56 : 1/26/2015 1:43 pm : link

Only 2% survive? I think that's quite on the high side..:)

Great story..Hard to not root for the guy

Sad Al,

Big Blue '56 : 1/27/2015 7:31 am : link

that more people haven't weighed in on this GREAT story

Maybe..

FatMan in Charlotte : 1/27/2015 7:51 am : link

all the refs need to come close to dying!

RE: Maybe..

Big Blue '56 : 1/27/2015 8:17 am : link

In comment 12110880 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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all the refs need to come close to dying!

Ooh, a "Buschbaum." :)

Buschbaum..

FatMan in Charlotte : 1/27/2015 8:24 am : link

actually completed the job, leaving himself a lifeless lump strapped to the end of the rope with no possibility for future productivity....

RE: Buschbaum..

Big Blue '56 : 1/27/2015 8:35 am : link

In comment 12110915 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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actually completed the job, leaving himself a lifeless lump strapped to the end of the rope with no possibility for future productivity....

Coffee spitter!

It's all part of the NFL's plan

K-Gun? Pop-Gun : 1/27/2015 8:40 am : link

to divert attention from deflategate!

Seriously, it will be an inspirational piece worth watching during the 17 hour pregame show.

Not only is it a wonderful, heartwarming story........

Phil in Joisey : 1/27/2015 12:42 pm : link

But Vinovich actually understands what many refs don't:

�No one�s coming to see an official officiate,� Vinovich said. �Trust me.�