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Nov 2020
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Calvin Johnson | Ep 56 | ALL THE SMOKE G...

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On episode 56 and our second installment of the ALL THE SMOKE Girdiron series, Matt and Stak are joined by wide receiver legend, Calvin "Megatron" Johnson. The former Lions wide out discusses his record breaking career and historic seasons. He also opens up about why he left the sport at the age of 30 and shares the story about how he got his infamous nickname.

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