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Waltham Man Co-Stars With Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye: Report
The pro football player, whose most famous TV appearance was probably last month's Super Bowl LX, plays the lead in a new pizza commercial.
WALTHAM, MA — A local man who played football at Waltham High School will soon appear in a television commercial with New England Patriots superstar Drake Maye.
Luke France met Maye last week after winning a sweepstakes sponsored by pizzeria chain Papa Gino’s, the Waltham Times reported.
The Dedham-based company asked contestants to explain what they’d tell Maye while sharing a slice of pizza. The online promotion drew thousands of entries.
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“I would thank Drake Maye for changing my life,” France wrote in his winning submission – but said he’d urge the NFL quarterback not to overindulge on slices.
France, who was a lineman for Waltham High and later helped coach the team, met Maye last week and took part in a Papa Gino’s commercial with him.
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“I felt like I was talking to one of my friends,” France said about their conversation.
The commercial airs this summer. You can read the Times story by clicking here.
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