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A Poem For Sid Luckman

A great Jewish football player Led the Bears to a 73 - 0 win My late father and my uncle saw him play Not too many Jewish football players But there was one - a great one ! As the years pass his memory fades But on TV - the electric warriors Continue to battle on !

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 10/20/2013 12:57:00 AM
What a wonderful tribute ! I am sure he smiles at you , Love ..shanity
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Date: 10/19/2013 11:02:00 AM
One of my favorite sports when I was young was football and your awesome poem was a very interesting for me to read my dear friend Matthew. This is both a lovely and excellent dedication to a famous person. thank you so much for sharing! Have a great day! love lots, Leonora
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Date: 10/18/2013 6:21:00 AM
Great work honoring Sid..I am not familiar with him but reads as though he was unique..Sara
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Date: 10/17/2013 1:36:00 PM
Hey Matt, Great tribute poem.. Peace, Ken
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Date: 10/16/2013 6:46:00 PM
I don't know anything about football or electric warriors or this man, but I sure do like your write and your enthusiasm for the sport!!
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