Paul Petersen leading the uber-classic first pitch (5.8) of the Nutcracker. 1980.

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Paul Petersen leading the uber-classic first pitch (5.8) of the Nutcracker. 1980.

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“Paul Petersen leading the uber-classic first pitch (5.8) of the Nutcracker. 1980.”

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