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Kid, Wake Up,” was what John O’Leary needed to hear

By ANDREA JOHNSON Editor
Apr 3, 2017
Apr 3, 2017

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By ANDREA JOHNSON Editor

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A 9-year old boy. A terrible accident. Hospitals. Loving parents. A National Baseball Hall of Fame sportscaster. A satisfying life.

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