Edmonton Eskimos slotback Fred Stamps was accidentally kicked in the groin by Winnipeg defensive back Jonathan Hefney on Aug 5. Shortly after the game he had a testicle removed, but he continued to play More: continued here
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Fred Stamps lost a testicle. The Eskimos’ star receiver may not strike you as a guy who would be particularly tough or a guy who would put it on the line for his team to quite this extent, but you are about to read about one of the most courageous …
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