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NFL Exit Puts Gibbs Back in NASCAR Seat

Ex-Redskins coach will devote more time to his racing team

By Lev Weinstein, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 9, 2008 7:56 AM CST

(Newser) – When Joe Gibbs stepped down as Redskins' head coach yesterday at age 67, it wasn't to head off to the golf course—Gibbs is expected to retake the reins of his NASCAR team, reports USA Today. "I guess it's a good thing I never... Read full story »

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