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Paralyzed Rutgers player makes public appearance

The Columbian
Published: February 21, 2011, 12:00am

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand made his first public appearance since being paralyzed in a game against Army more than four months ago.

LeGrand attended a “Laugh to Heal Comedy Fest Fundraiser” for him at the Rutgers Athletic Center on Saturday.

It was his second trip to Rutgers since the injury.

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