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Here are the Eagle Scouts playing in the NFL in 2016

September 16, 2016 15

A search of the National Football League’s 2016 active rosters — nearly 1,700 players in all — turns up a number of Eagle Scouts in the NFL.

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Boys’ Life short story by Henry Winkler becoming next Here’s Hank novel

September 15, 2016 1

Henry Winkler announced on Twitter that he had so much fun writing the Boys’ Life exclusive “Robot on the Loose” that they’re making it their next novel.

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David Blair, Eagle Scout and world record-holder, prepares for first Paralympics

September 14, 2016 4

David Blair, an Eagle Scout, is the world record-holder in the men’s discus throw in his classification and competes in the 2016 Paralympics this month.

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After 9/11, Jay Leno channeled his Scouting past to know it was OK to be funny again

September 9, 2016 6

As troop “cheermaster,” it was Jay Leno’s job to tell jokes to keep spirits up. He knew it wasn’t the most important job, but it was something he could do.

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John Lithgow caught the acting bug at Boy Scout summer camp

September 7, 2016 6

If it weren’t for Camp Birch near Springfield, Ohio, John Lithgow might not be the award-winning actor he is today. Yes, it all started with a camp skit.

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North Carolina running back Elijah Hood is an Eagle Scout

August 31, 2016 6

Elijah Hood carries around his Eagle Scout card in his wallet — physical proof of the service, leadership and merit badges conquered along the way.

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Casey Patterson: Beach volleyball Olympian, hairstyle icon, Eagle Scout

August 5, 2016 4

Casey Patterson, Eagle Scout Olympian, says Scouting taught him to work hard, help others, and live a life that balanced sports and Scouts.

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Ben Gallaher, country singer and Eagle Scout, makes his mark in Nashville

July 27, 2016 0

Eagle Scout Ben Gallaher, who lives in Nashville, has a Sony Music recording contract and has opened for Neal McCoy, Big & Rich, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others.

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Neil Armstrong’s success in space didn’t surprise his fellow Boy Scouts

July 20, 2016 2

A diligent student, dedicated Boy Scout and model employee, Neil Armstrong still made time for fun — as told in the March-April 1970 issue of Scouting.

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Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden is an Eagle Scout

July 20, 2016 4

Brad Tilden, president and CEO of Alaska Airlines, is an Eagle Scout. In the viciously competitive airline industry, he proves nice guys can finish first.

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