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Dick and Rick Hoyt: Real Life Super Heroes

Upon arriving at his home in rustic Holland, MA I anticipated seeing Dick Hoyt burst out of a phone booth, wearing tights, a super hero's cape and an "S" emblazoned across his chest...

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Chris Wilkinson commented on Dick and Rick Hoyt: Real Life Super Heroes

Great story Todd. I catch as much Ironman as I can and enjoy watching Team Hoyt highlights. I didn't know they did so much more, thank...

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  Seems like they do enough to make up for that group of people who doesn't. Great...

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Kate Civin commented on Dick and Rick Hoyt: Real Life Super Heroes

A truly amazing story... nicely written. Love you

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  Love you, sweetie.....

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Eric Annett commented on Dick and Rick Hoyt: Real Life Super Heroes

Very cool stuff, Todd, great story!

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  Thank you EA. Highlight of my life. Go Phillies!! Todd
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  For the next two weeks or so, I will be the biggest Phillies fan in the...

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Hotnuke commented on Dick and Rick Hoyt: Real Life Super Heroes

Another of your incredible human-interest stories, Todd. This one is beyond inspirational, though. As you say, the guy seems like a damn superhero...lol Thanks for sending...

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  I can only aspire to be as good as you are. Keep on writing bro..I feel...
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Shobha Kondragunta commented on Dick and Rick Hoyt: Real Life Super Heroes

Todd, a very moving story. Makes me feel quite insignificant, especially when we crib over irrelevant things. Sad that their marriage fell apart. One question. How...

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  I agree with you regarding sucking our thumb when things go bad. Pebbles in our shoe....

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Paul Swaney commented on Dick and Rick Hoyt: Real Life Super Heroes

Great work Todd- obviously a fantastic story, but so well executed. Thanks for sharing...

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Goutham Chakravarthi commented on 2016 Olympic Bid Race Too Close To Call

My pick: Rio Would like to see what the football loving Samba land can do when it comes it hosting something like the Olympics. You always...

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  Thank you, Goutham. I do appreciate those words. Brazil will be hosting the 2014 FIFA World...
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  My pick is for Rio also. See my article for why: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263805-beat-mike-network-endorses-rio-de-janerio-for-2016-olympic-games?just_published=1

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Leroy Watson commented on Rojo's Roundup: Looking Forward

SOME WOOD TO CHOP INDEED! Fantastic postseason wrap-up and look ahead to 2010. Bolt and Isi were already on my radar; however, you gave me a...

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Goutham Chakravarthi commented on Rojo's Roundup: Looking Forward

As usual you are quite comprehensive with your round-up. Will try to contribute during the indoor season.

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  It would be an asset to have your work on the T&F page, Goutham. Thanks for...

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Mohamed E.M commented on 2016 Olympic Bid Race Too Close To Call

Great stuff as usual!! well in my humble opinion it's Rio :-) Have a great day! Mo.

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  The "sentimentalist" in me agrees with your pick, Mo. I've been to Brazil twice and would...
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