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Our friends at Second String Leather Company have created a special Breast Cancer Awareness Collection, featuring items made from the blocker of Jimmy Howard - retired National Hockey League goaltender that played his entire 14 year pro career within the Detroit Red Wings! Proceeds from this collection will benefit research at Van Andel Institute! Order yours today, before this unique collection is sold out! www.secondstringleather.com ... See MoreSee Less
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