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The Deacon and his young fans

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Vernon Law was a hit at the Shrine Luncheon Club during a visit to Butler in June 1966. Law, nicknamed “Deacon,” autographs a baseball for William (Bill) Young, III, while Steve Josephs, center, and Edwin Young, right, patiently await their turn.

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