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Annual youth football fundraiser at MetLife Stadium

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There was more than 100 kids from the "Big Brothers, Big Sisters" program at MetLife Stadium Saturday afternoon. 

The kids from the program played on the same field their NFL idols for the Annual Gridiron Games. The future gridiron stars of tomorrow had an exciting day of touch football with their mentors. 

Former Giants stars Stephen Baker and Billy Taylor along with Jets star Bruce Harper were there to coach and they were joined by the New York Jets "Flight Crew" to help cheer the kids on. 

The Gridiron Games have raised over $1.4 million dollars to date.   

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