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TIL Carolina Panthers tackle Mike Remmers loved “The Blind Side”, the movie based on Michael Oher’s life. Remmers loved it so much that he chose to wear #74, Michael Oher’s number, and refused to give it up when the real Michael Oher joined his team. Michael Oher now wears #73.

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