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Former Red Sox Pitcher Steve Avery Wins Car at High School Homecoming Game, But Dealership Later Says He Really Didn't

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Former major league pitcher Steve Avery threw his hands in the air in celebration of winning a new car at Cabrini (Mich.) High School's homecoming football game on Sept. 30. The only problem was that he didn't actually win. Avery, who spent 11 seasons in the majors, including two with the Red Sox in 1997 and 1998, had his raffle ticket drawn for a chance to win a two-year lease on a Ford Mustang, according to The Macomb Daily. All he had to do -- or so he thought -- was hit a target from 20 yards away within 30...
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