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Recycling sports equipment helps more children participate | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles
Published March 10, 2022 at 12:40 PM CST
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.com
Underdog Sports on South MacArthur in Springfield

Originally aired January 25, 2022.

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