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Nov 2021
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EP117: The Small-Town West Virginian Wit...

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On this episode of Our American Stories, The remarkable life story of Ken Kendrick, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ principal owner and general managing partner; The History Guy tells the story of Richard “Dick” Bong who was a hero in an era of heroes;

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00:00 - The Small-Town West Virginian With a World Series Ring, the Best Card Collection, and a Big Heart

35:00 - A Big Heart and The Greatest Fighter Pilot in American History

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