The Counterfeit Athlete: Barry Bremen, the Man Who Pretended to Be an MLB, NBA, and NFL All-Star
Bremen, a life insurance salesman from Detroit, specialized in impersonating greatness.

Bremen, a life insurance salesman from Detroit, specialized in impersonating greatness.
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The National Football League doesn’t want to confuse you.
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