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Sam Light

Collection
"Gourmets and groundhogs, The Second Helping"
Source
Detre Library & Archives at the Heinz History Center
Date
undated

Sam Light was president of the Punxsutawney Groundhogs Club from 1952 to 1976 and introduced the now-iconic formal wear worn by members of the club when they announce whether or not the groundhog has seen its shadow.

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