Mount Carmel High School is an all-boys, Catholic high school in

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's Woodlawn neighborhood. Located in the

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, the school has been operated by the

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order of priests and brothers since 1900. Several priests and brothers who teach at the school live in the nearby Saint Cyril Priory, though most of the staff consists of lay teachers. Mount Carmel is occasionally confused with Carmel High School in

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, and Mount Carmel High School in

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. The former is also a Carmelite school, while the latter is the town of Mount Carmel's only public high school.

History

In the Fall of 1900, the Carmelite order established St. Cyril College at 54th and Jefferson (now Harper) on Chicago's South Side. In the first year there were 13 students and five priest teachers. The following year the college was moved to 64th and Washington (now Blackstone) because of the need for a larger building and better access to public transportation. The St. Cyril College Building at 64th and Star (now Dante) was completed in 1902, and classes began with 137 students and 11 faculty members. The school was

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by Bishop Peter Muldoon on August 10, 1902; a delay caused by the death of Archbishop Patrick Feehan. Upon opening the college had three departments: (1) Academic, which included both a junior high and a high school program; (2) College, a four-year program with emphasis on Greek and Latin; (3) Commercial, a three-year course. In September 1910, the school hosted Vincenzo Cardinal Vannutelli, about ten years before becoming

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. In 1918, with young men being called to serve in World War I, the college curriculum was dropped while the high school department was enlarged and improved. In December 1922, Father Elias Magennis, General of the Carmelite Order, and Archbishop Mundelein of Chicago agreed on the need for the immediate construction of a new St. Cyril High School Building. In the spring and summer of 1924, a three-story main building was erected by the Thompson-Starrett Construction Company with Zachary Davis (the "Frank Lloyd Wright of Baseball") as the architect. William Lynch, a St. Cyril College graduate, was in charge of construction. Later that fall, the new building was dedicated as Mount Carmel High School. During World War II, Mt. Carmel began preparing students for wartime employment or military service, offering courses in

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, and civil air regulations. Countless alumni from the G.I. Generation went on to serve in the

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. In the 1960s and 70s, economic and sociological factors changed Mount Carmel's Woodlawn neighborhood- fewer Catholics were living in the immediate area and the school's enrollment dropped. Mount Carmel's close proximity to the Black Stone Rangers/ Black P. Stones/El Rukn street gang may have also hurt their ability to maintain enrollment. Despite these conditions, improved bus routes permitted many students to continue reaching the school.

Campus

The Mount Carmel campus is located at the intersection of East 64th Street and South Dante Avenue, near historic Jackson Park,

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and the

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campus. The oldest surviving campus structures are the Carmelite Chapel and three-story main building from 1924 (see photo above). In the early 1950s, Mt. Carmel built a Student Center on the north side of the main building. Then in 1968, a grant from the Archdiocese of Chicago's "Project: Renew" permitted the construction of a learning center and library that connected the main building to the student center. The campus would grow again to include Carey Field on the south end of school property. Thanks to the Capital Campaign Case Study, the Walter Scott School property was acquired- and in 1992, construction began on a new monastery for the Carmelites. The Graham Center was then constructed on the site of the old Carmelite Monastery. Although the old Priory was demolished to make room for the science and computer center, the original Chapel was saved and given a facelift. In 1999, the Scott School property was used to build Haggerty Field for soccer and baseball. The campus again expanded in 2005 by adding the Mt. Carmel Convocation Center on the site of the old student parking lot. This addition is home to offices and meeting areas for alumni and faculty, a student commons/dining hall, new computer and science labs, and the Cacciatore Athletic Center. The athletic center features three gyms, an indoor track, locker rooms and a modern weight room. A new student parking lot was built on the north end of the campus. Ongoing maintenance to existing facilities have included renovations to the original pool and Carey Field, which was converted to a multipurpose ''Sprint Turf'' playing surface. In the Fall of 2019, "Barda-Dowling Stadium" was added to Carey Field, with two permanent bleachers on the East end zone and South Sideline; the stadium also includes a press-box which houses the scoreboard, announcer, and the school's student broadcast team. The 'Old Gym' is still maintained to host athletic competition, including wrestling and the school's annual Fight Night boxing event. From 2016 to 2019, Mount Carmel has renovated the interior of the original school building, adding a more technology-friendly and modern school environment. The school also plans on renovating the student center into either a fully functioning theater for the Drama Club and Band or a new cafeteria.

Academics

Mount Carmel has been recognized as a

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and National Exemplary School, and offers four comprehensive programs of study to serve the needs of all college bound students: The Honors/Advanced Placement Program Excel Program Foundations Program McDermott-Doyle Program for Developmental Learning ''*Renewable tuition reductions, or academic scholarships, are available to incoming freshmen based on their performance on the entrance exam.''

Athletics

Mount Carmel competes in the

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(CCL). The school's forerunner, St. Cyril, was one of the eight founding members of the league in 1912, and Mount Carmel is one of five remaining charter members. Mount Carmel is a member of the

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(IHSA) and teams are stylized as the ''Caravan''. Mount Carmel sponsors interscholastic athletic teams in:

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, cross country,

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& diving,

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, and

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. While not sponsored by the IHSA, the school also sponsors

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and

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. The following teams have won their respective state championship tournament or meet: * Baseball (IHSA 4A): 2012–13 * Basketball (IHSA AA): 1984–85 * Football (IHSA, multiple classes): 1980–81, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2019-20, 2022-23. * Ice Hockey (AHAI) : 1979, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990 * Wrestling: 1991–92 (2A), 1992–93 (2A), 1993–94 (2A), 2021-22 (3A) * Water Polo (Illinois Water Polo): 1975 The football team's 14 state championships trail Joliet Catholic's 15 state championships for the most in state history, while they are second in all-time in wins (734) to East St. Louis, Senior (761). The football team is also credited with a record 15 Chicago Prep Bowl Championships in 1927, 1933, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1960, 1967, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1993, 2001, 2011, 2015, and 2016. The 1932 Prep Bowl was not played when the Public League champion refused to play; Mount Carmel claims this as a forfeit championship. The school also claims a Prep Bowl championship in 1939, a game that ended in a tie. The Ice Hockey Club has amassed a Catholic League record 20 Kennedy Cup awards (1965, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000) In 1908, the first ever basketball game played by

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was a game against St. Cyril's on January 7, 1908. In 1916, St. Cyril's and Hyde Park High School competed in the first ever dual

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meet between Cook County schools. The tradition of boxing at Mt. Carmel continues to present day at the annual Fight Night in Spring. In 1985, coach Ed McQuillan led Mt. Carmel's basketball team to the IHSA's large class ("AA") state championship- the first won by a Parochial school. Future Los Angeles Laker Mel McCants and New York Giant Chris Calloway led the team to a 28-4 overall record, culminating in a victory over Springfield Lanphier at Assembly Hall in Champaign. James Farr scored 30 of the team's 46 points and Derek Boyd's buzzer beater in double overtime sealed the victory. In 1995, Mt. Carmel's wrestling team was in contention for its fourth consecutive state championship. After winning its regional tournament, the IHSA disqualified the team from further participation, claiming the team had violated the cap on tournament participation. Mt. Carmel filed suit in court, and a Cook County judge determined that the IHSA was following its rules arbitrarily, and ordered the Association to restore Mt. Carmel to the state tournament. An hour after the

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ruled on an IHSA appeal, and sided with Mt. Carmel, the IHSA suspended the dual team state tournament. The IHSA attempted to appeal to the original judge. When that failed, the tournament was cancelled. At least three former students have competed in the

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(Chris Chelios in Ice Hockey, Eric Pappas in Baseball, and Joe Williams in Wrestling).

Notable alumni

Arts, sciences and letters

* James T. Farrell was an author of over 40 published works, including the '' Studs Lonigan'' trilogy. * Jacob "Jake" Matijevic (1947–2012) led the

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engineering team for the Mars Exploration Rovers (including the ''" Spirit"'', ''"

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"'' rovers) and has several landmarks (including ''" Matijevic Hill"'' and ''" Jake Matijevic rock"'') named for him on the planet Mars. *

Richard Anthony Parker Richard Anthony Parker (December 10, 1905 – June 3, 1993) was a prominent Egyptologist and professor of Egyptology. Originally from Chicago, he attended Mt. Carmel High School (then known as St. Cyril) with acclaimed author James T. Farrell. He ...

was an

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who studied the mortuary temple of

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, founded the

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Department of Egyptology and was selected as a Corresponding Fellow at the

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Athletics

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team for parts of 6 seasons from 2011-2017. * Elmer Angsman was an NFL

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(1946–52), playing his entire career for the

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. Angsman holds the NFL postseason record for yards per carry (15.9), set in the 1947 NFL title game. *

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. * Cesar Carrillo was a

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for the

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. *

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is a former NHL

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(1983–2009) who won 4 Stanley cups. He also played on four Olympic and two World Cup teams for the United States. *

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was an NFL

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(1990–95). He played for the World Champion

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in Super Bowls XXVII and XXVIII. * Matt Cushing is a former NFL fullback &

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. * Ziggy Czarobski was a

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with the

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of the

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(1948–49). He played for

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in 1942, 46, and 47 and was inducted into the

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in 1977. * Count Dante (John Timothy Keehan) was a

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champion and teacher. * Steve Edwards is a former NFL

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(2002–07). *

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(1986–88), playing most of his career with the

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. *

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of the MLS. * Steve Lawson is a former professional American football guard in the National Football League. He played seven seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals (1971–1972), the Minnesota Vikings (1973–1975), and the San Francisco 49ers (1976–1977). * Frank Lenti is the school's former head football coach and athletic director. He owns the Illinois state record for most head coaching football wins in IHSA history (in state, and at one school). He also owns the coaching record for most state title game appearances (16) and wins (11). * Jordan Lynch is the school's current head football coach. He was a 2013

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finalist and NCAA record-breaking quarterback for the

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. *

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and

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. * Mel McCants is a former NBA forward who played for the

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(1989–90). *

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. He was a two-time

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winner, and won the

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award in 1968. He was the last Major League pitcher to win 30 games in a season. *

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is an

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by the

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. As a player, he was named to five NFL Pro Bowls. *

Erik Pappas Erik Daniel Pappas (born April 25, 1966) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Baseball career Born in Chicago, Illinois, Papp ...

is a former Major League Baseball

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(1991–94), playing major league games for both the

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and

. He was also a member of the 2004 Greek baseball team which participated in the

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. *

Simeon Rice Simeon James Rice (; born February 24, 1974) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals third overall in the 1996 NFL Draft. In his 12-year NFL career, Rice recorded 122 sacks, forced 25 fumbles, recov ...

is a former NFL

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(1996–2007). He was the third overall pick in the

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, and was a member of the

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Champion

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. * Craig Robinson is an ESPN Analyst and former head men's basketball coach at

and

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. He is the brother of former First Lady

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. * Mel Rojas Jr. is a Dominican-American professional baseball outfielder for the KT Wiz of the KBO League. * Jack Stephens was a former NBA player for the St. Louis Hawks (1955–56). * Ed Stewart is the Senior Associate Commissioner of Football for the

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. He was a consensus first team All-American linebacker for national champion

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in 1994. * Alek Thomas is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was drafted in the second round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. * Nate Turner is a former NFL running back (1993–95), playing most of his career with the Buffalo Bills. * Antoine Walker is a former NBA forward (1996–2008). He was a member of the 1996 National Champion

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and the 2006 NBA champion

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. *

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is a former NBA guard (1977–81), playing most of his career with the

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. * Joe Williams was a 4-time IHSA state champion wrestler. He also became a 3-time NCAA Champion, 6 time U.S. National Champion, and finished fifth at the

. * Steven Wirtel is an

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who has been part of the

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and

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organizations.

Performing arts

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was a two-time

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and three time

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winning actor of stage, film, and television. He originated the role of

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in the Broadway premiere of

Man of La Mancha ''Man of La Mancha'' is a 1965 musical with a book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, and lyrics by Joe Darion. It is adapted from Wasserman's non-musical 1959 teleplay '' I, Don Quixote'', which was in turn inspired by Miguel de Cerva ...

. * Tim O'Connor (1927-2018) was an American actor best known for his work on television (Elliot Carson on '' Peyton Place'', Dr. Huer on '' Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''). *

Daniel Sunjata Daniel Sunjata Condon (born December 30, 1971) is an American actor who performs in film, television and theater. He is known for his role as Franco Rivera in the FX television series '' Rescue Me''. Early life and education Sunjata was born a ...

(Dan Condon) is a film, stage and television actor; he was

-nominated for his performance in '' Take Me Out'' and perhaps best known for his major role as Franco Rivera on '' Rescue Me'' from 2004 - 2011.

Public and military service

* William Cunningham (Illinois politician) represents the 18th district in the Illinois State Senate. *

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is the current Sheriff of Cook County (2006–present). * Robert Peters represents the 13th district in the Illinois State Senate. * Edward Derwinski was a

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for

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(1959–83). He served as the first U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hold cabinet level status (1989–92), doing so under

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George H. W. Bush. * Dan Duffy (1984) is an

Illinois State Senator The Illinois Senate is the upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of the State of Illinois in the United States. The body was created by the first state constitution adopted in 1818. Under the I ...

. * Col. Steve dePyssler was the only American to serve in World War II, Korean War, First Indochina War, Bay of Pigs invasion and the Vietnam War. * General John J. Hennessey (August 20, 1921 – March 20, 2001) was a United States Army Four-star general who served as Commander of the 101st Airborne during the Vietnam War. * Edward Vrdolyak is a former Chicago Alderman and was President of the

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(1977–1983).

Notable staff

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was the school's head football coach (1949–53). He later served as head football coach at the

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(1954–58). * Wally Fromhart was the school's head football coach (1937–43, 46). He was later coach at the

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(1954–58). * John Jordan was the school's basketball coach. He later became head coach at the

(1951–64). *

Ray Lemek Raymond Edward Lemek (June 28, 1934 – September 17, 2005) was an American football guard and tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional Am ...

was an assistant football coach for one year between starring for the University of Notre Dame and being drafted in the 1956 NFL Draft. He was an All-Pro NFL offensive lineman (1957–65). *

Frank Maloney Kellie Maloney (born Francis Maloney, 23 January 1953) is an English boxing manager and promoter, and television personality. She managed Lennox Lewis between 1989 and 2001, who earned the title of undisputed heavyweight championship of the w ...

was the school's head football coach (1963–68). He later was the head football coach at

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(1974–80). *

Ed Mieszkowski Edward Thomas Mieszkowski (October 14, 1925 – February 15, 2004) was an American football tackle who played two seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the All-America Football Conference. He was drafted by the Boston Yanks in the seventh round o ...

was a football coach at the school. * Bill Weick is the school's former wrestling coach (1985–2003) and led the school to 3 consecutive IHSA state championships. He was an accomplished national and international wrestler who also served as a coach for Team USA at several international competitions, including several Olympic Games.

References

External links

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IHSFW.com's Mt. Carmel football page
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