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Photograph caption dated October 24, 1963 reads "Mike Helwig, outstanding fullback for Taft High School, tries out crutches. Helwig will miss the important Taft-Birmingham game Friday due to a fracture of the foot. Helwig has gained 343 yards in 41 carries this season. He will be replaced in the Taft lineup by Sam Tate."
William Howard Taft High School (Woodland Hills, Calif.)--Students Football players High school students Young men Leg--Wounds and injuries Plaster casts Crutches Woodland Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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