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Blimp life: Flying high with a unique American sports icon

From MetLife Stadium near New York to the grounds of Pebble Beach, the MetLife blimp miraculously appears high above our country’s sporting events. When SB Nation had the opportunity to learn more about the story behind this unique American sports icon and the people who operate it, we naturally were excited.

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