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May 2024
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Calvin Johnson, known as Megatron, & one...

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NFL stars are constantly in the limelight, appearing in articles, on shows and receiving large followings on social media. But this Hall of Fame Wide Receiver became a household name with one of the most iconic nicknames in sports, yet he was relatively unknown off the field.  Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin “Megatron ... Show More
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