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Steelers' James Conner keeps inspiring cancer fighters

PITTSBURGH -- An hour and a half before the Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Rich Marsili and Rusty Sergent stood on the sideline at Heinz Field wearing James Conner jerseys.

They weren’t just any Conner jerseys. They were customized with a special message where Conner’s last name would normally be stitched.

Marsili’s displayed “FCUKCANCER,” while Sergent’s read “PHUKCANCER.”

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James Conner met Rich and Rusty before today's game. Rich was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma a year ago and Rusty tweeted to Conner to set up the meeting.