After free lessons to local kids, NFL kicker Barth readies for camp

Posted Jul 20, 2016
The tradition of special teams play, particularly the kicking game in football, has grown over the years at Hoggard High School and across Wilmington thanks to the Barth family. On Tuesday night, more than 65 kids were at Scott Braswell Stadium for a laid back but informative workout session alongside NFL veteran Connor Barth. (Port City Daily)

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