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AB Survey: Would You Let Your Child Play Football?

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Michael Gaio
Oct 23, 2014

In the December issue of Athletic Business, editor in chief Dennis Van Milligen will explore how head injuries are impacting participation in football. We're looking for input from our readers.

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