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| | ‘Heads Up!’ Will Refurbish H.S. Football Helmets |
 | | Program, the New York Jets will donate a grant of $100,000 to the PSAL for helmet reconditioning, as well as for new football programs at Franklin K. Lane, Alfred E. Smith, Automotive, and Wadleigh Arts H. Today’s grant marks the latest partnership between the DOE and the Jets, who began their collaboration in 2001. |
 | | In addition to providing funding, the Jets’ support for the PSAL has included hosting PSAL high school football coaches at team practices, creating “Captain’s Day” for PSAL football team captains to spend a day at training camp, and honoring PSAL football champions at a selected home game during the NFL season. |
 | | Eighty-five teams, including 43 varsity teams, are participating in the PSAL football program, with more than 2,700 student athletes playing on the teams. |
| www.qgazette.com /news/2005/1012/features/031.html (602 words) |
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