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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated March 16, 1964 reads, "Los Angeles City Councilman Louis R. Nowell presents resolution to Curtis Fontenot of Pacoima in Council Chambers, honoring him as an outstanding athlete and citizen. Fontenot has been signed by the Houston Colts and is now en route to spring training. Fontenot was also a star football player at San Fernando."
San Fernando High School (San Fernando, Calif.) Football teams Football players Football High school athletes High school students Young men Resolutions City council members Men San Fernando (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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