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Finding Your Roots
Tony Gonzalez' Ancestors' Incredible Reunion After Slavery
Tony Gonzalez and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discover a story of family separation during slavery and a remarkable reunion. Gonzalez, is widely considered the greatest tight end in NFL history, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
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