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More Wit From Easton's Connie Spillane: A True Legend
An Easton native and Oliver Ames High School grad, Connie Spillane was well-known for his wit
On Dec. 28, I had a column in this space titled, “A Couple Quick Comebacks, Retorts, From Easton Annals.” In the column I related two witty remarks that two Easton people made at different times and in different places. I thought for today's column I would relate another anecdote that involved Cornelius “Connie” Spillane, who was featured in the piece referenced above. The story was told to me by Connie’s nephew, Leo Kent, an Easton native and long-time resident. Leo was a 1935 graduate of OA, and a talented basketball player in high school. To recap, Connie Spillane was a legendary figure in amateur athletics in the area. Connie, a 1927 Oliver Ames High School grad, is in the OA High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Connie was also …
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