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Fourteen reasons to become a professional foosball player

By Patrick Hruby
Page 2

Sunday, November 2, 2008

1. Health LAS VEGAS -- "Feel these balls. They're slick." Chris Harrington sounds exasperated, like a man whose Chinese delivery order has resulted in two piping hot pepperoni pizzas. He hands me one of the offending spheres in question: a tabletop foosball, smooth and firm. I pinch the ball, squinting and turning; Harrington tilts his head and shoots an expectant look. Well, doctor? Hmmm. Frankly, I have no idea what Harrington is talking about. None. The little red ball -- this insult to fri ...

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