Word: tearaway
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Before long, he was the leading citizen of Philadelphia, a 6-ft. 3-in., 220-lb., 17-year-old legend who, under his helmet, wore a red net knitted by his mother, and horn-rimmed spectacles. Shreds from his tearaway jerseys became religiously kept relics. The townspeople said things like "Remember, he was born in 1964, the same year as the murders. I think he's a gift." And "He's gonna shine for us. He won't never let us down...
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