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I Played Again After Surviving Plane Crash
In 1960 the plane carrying the Cal Poly American football team crashed on take-off. It claimed the lives of 22 people, including 16 players. Gil Stork was a member of the team and on board that night.
He survived those terrible events and tells of a terrifying night, the life long aftermath and how to deal with the feeling of guilt for surviving. Gil eventually made a full recovery and went on to play again
Photo: Front page carrying the news of the plane crash Credit: San Luis Obispo Tribune
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