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Friday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Leila Lopes; Giving Thanks on Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, let's re-read Gary Smith's incredible 'Remember His Name' story on Pat Tillman. Also, former NFL Mr. Irrelevant David Vobora is now training wounded veterans, and UCF is giving its players a choice of which military insignia to wear on their helmets this weekend ... Forbes put together a sobering list of the 'Facts That Matter Most on Veterans Day'. Lastly, the gallery below of 24 athletes with a military history. (Click here for full-size gallery.)

A 14th-round pick out of Notre Dame in 1968, Bleier had been drafted into the Army December of that year, after his rookie season, and was sent to Vietnam in May 1969.  Bleier recovered from gunshot and grenade injuries for which he received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, and returned to the Steelers after his service. After several seasons fighting for a roster spot, he became a starter in 1974 and went on to win four Super Bowl rings with Pittsburgh, playing in the backfield alongside Franco Harris.

Gregory Hit Again

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory, who has played just 12 games since getting drafted in 2015, reportedly failed another drug test and is facing a one-year ban.