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Former Rams great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jackie Slater will be in a tough spot on Sunday. His team, the Rams, are trying to win the Super Bowl for the first time in Los Angeles, while his son, Matthew Slater, will be playing for New England.
“I hope he plays well and does his job,” Slater said of his son.