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The Conversation

The Conversation: Football Hana Hou

By Catherine Cruz,
Russell Subiono
Published August 16, 2024 at 10:56 AM HST
Ken Willard (40) of the San Francisco 49ers sweeps around end while teammate Vic Washington (22) blocks Washington's Chris Hanburger (55) at San Francisco, Dec. 27, 1971. Putting the arm on Willard is Ray Schoenke. San Francisco won the NFC Divisional Playoff game. (AP Photo)
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Ken Willard (40) of the San Francisco 49ers sweeps around end while teammate Vic Washington (22) blocks Washington's Chris Hanburger (55) at San Francisco, Dec. 27, 1971. Putting the arm on Willard is Ray Schoenke. San Francisco won the NFC Divisional Playoff game. (AP Photo)

With football season upon us, the Conversation is re-airing interviews highlighting notable players with Hawaiʻi ties.

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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Russell Subiono
Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, Russell Subiono has spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. He was previously the executive producer of "The Conversation" and host of HPR's "This Is Our Hawaiʻi" podcast. Contact him at rsubiono@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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