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Legendary Wrestler From Neptune Township Featured In New Vice Docuseries Legendary Wrestler From Neptune Township Featured In New Vice Docuseries
Legendary Wrestler From Neptune Township Featured In New Vice Docuseries Bam Bam Bigelow was one of wrestling's most famous big men, known for his agility and his signature flame tattoo on his head. Bigelow, who grew up in Monmouth County and attended Neptune High School where he wrestled and played football, was the subject of "Dark Side of the Ring: Bam Bam Bigelow: Beast from the East" on Vice. TONIGHT 🔥The flame-skulled wrestling legend. The lore of Bam Bam Bigelow has only grown since his death. His family tells his improbable tale for the first time.“Bam Bam Bigelow: The Beast from the East,” tonight at 10pm on @VICETV. pic.twitter.com/e9VXQZk9OR — Dar…

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by Sam Barron
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NFL Joins NHL, NCAA In Moving Games Due To COVID NFL Joins NHL, NCAA In Moving Games Due To COVID
NFL Joins NHL, NCAA In Moving Games Due To COVID IT'S OFFICIAL: The National Football League has moved three Week 15 games to next week -- including a pivotal NFC East matchup between the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles -- as COVID-19 continues to decimate active rosters, the league announced Friday afternoon. The decision comes amid an escalation in coronavirus cases nationwide that have slammed college and professional sports. The Cleveland Browns, who among those who had games rescheduled, most recently listed 23 players on the NFL's Covid-19/Reserve list including starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. Coach Kevin Stef…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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NFL Great Lawrence Taylor Busted For Sex Offender Reporting Violation NFL Great Lawrence Taylor Busted For Sex Offender Reporting Violation
NFL Great Lawrence Taylor Busted For Sex Offender Reporting Violation New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was charged in Florida with failing to register as a sex offender, according to multiple news reports. TMZ Sports broke the news that Taylor, 62, was booked and released by the Broward County Sheriff's Office late Thursday. Taylor was listed as a sex offender a decade ago after admitting he had sex with a 16-year-old girl who he said he thought was 19. As a registered sex offender, he must alert law enforcement to any changes in his living situation. Taylor retired in 1993 with 132.5 sacks, two Super Bowl rings, 10 selections to the …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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'Devastating:' Beloved Hamilton HS Grad Christopher Vigliano Dies Unexpectedly At Age 34 'Devastating:' Beloved Hamilton HS Grad Christopher Vigliano Dies Unexpectedly At Age 34
'Devastating:' Beloved Hamilton HS Grad Christopher Vigliano Dies Unexpectedly At Age 34 Beloved Hamilton High School graduate Christopher Vigliano died unexpectedly at Cooper University Hospital in Camden on Nov. 24. He was 34. Vigliano was born and raised in Trenton and attended Hamilton High School, according to his obituary and social media pages. Vigliano was known for his passion for sports, especially the New York Giants and Yankees. He had actually met and shook hands with Lawrence Taylor and Emmitt Smith in 2017, his memorial says. Vigliano was also remembered for his witty sense of humor and fierce love for his family and many close friends. Vigliano is survived by …

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by Valerie Musson
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Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees
Punk Godmother Patti Smith, Alex Hamilton, Ron Jaworski Among NJ Hall Of Fame Inductees Patti Smith didn’t know what to expect when she popped in the cassette that Bruce Springsteen had given her. Soon after, the godmother of punk poetry wrote a simple love song, punctuated by a big Boss arena-rock chorus. “Because the Night” became a late ‘70s anthem of sorts, one that introduced many listeners to Patricia Lee Smith – who, like Springsteen, lived in the Garden State. Smith, 74, will be among two dozen new inductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, it was announced Tuesday. Among those joining Smith -- the former Pitman resident and Deptford High School graduate -- will be he…

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by Jerry DeMarco