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“People tell me if I don't eat vegetables, I'm going to get scurvy. Well, what the hell. But I was never overweight as a player. There was a clause in my contract that said I had to weigh in at 270 every Friday morning. I always made it. I'd have dinner on Monday, and then I wouldn't eat until Friday.”

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Art Donovan

Art Donovan, an American football player, was born on June 5, 1924, and passed away on August 4, 2013. He was known for his unique style and strong physicality during his NFL career. more

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