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Recycling sports equipment helps more children participate | Community Voices

By Randy Eccles
Published January 25, 2022 at 10:59 AM CST
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Used hockey skates on shelves
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Used hockey skates.

Paul Layton, owner, and Brandon Rice, manager, share how Underdog Sports works to recycle lightly used sports equipment so others can afford to participate on teams and individual activities. They also carry fan fare or souvenirs of professional and college teams.

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Underdog Sports on South MacArthur in Springfield

Originally aired January 25, 2022.

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Community Voices 2022 sportssports equipmentretailPaul LaytonBrandon RiceUnderdog Sportssports memorabilia
Randy Eccles
Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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