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Retirees, union hope deal mends rift

Associated Press

Friday, June 5, 2009

WASHINGTON -- Wearing his gold Hall of Fame jacket and a look of satisfaction, Herb Adderley stood side-by-side with the new head of the NFL players' union. Their joint appearance marked a huge first step in a healing process between current players and retirees. "I'm elated and I'm happy," said Adderley, who turns 70 next week. "And, in fact, this is better than running a touchdown back in the Super Bowl." Some might beg to differ -- and, by the way, Adderley did return an interception 60 yar ...

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