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John Heisman – Football Legend from Titusville
Coach John Heisman (center) with his 1909 Georgia Tech team. The name Heisman has become synonymous with the best in college football, however it is often forgotten that the man behind the trophy found his...
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Crawford County Native Won the First Indy 500
Ray Harroun 1879-1968 The winner of the first Indianapolis 500, Ray Harroun was born on January 12, 1879 in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania in northern Crawford County. Harroun was the youngest of Russell and Lucy Harroun’s four...
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The Meadville Mutuals: Baseball Champions of 1875
Meadville Mutuals Team Photo Opening day of the 2016 Baseball season is upon us yet again which among other things, presents the opportunity to highlight the area’s curious place as part of America’s pastime. Like...
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