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Mail: Why scores of college coaches will wear a blue puzzle pin this weekend

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The first time I ever noticed the blue puzzle piece symbol that is used to promote autism awareness, it was pinned to the lapel of then UConn coach Jim Calhoun’s suit coat. The image was created to represent the complexities of a disorder that affects one out of every 68 American children.