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Hero Doctor Honored at the Celtics Game Wednesday Night
Newport native Dr. Jim O'Connell was honored Wednesday night at the Celtics game.
NEWPORT, RI—Maybe Dr. Jim O'Connell brought the Celtics a little luck Wednesday night. They came away with a big playoff win. He was honored as a Hero Among Us for his work with Boston's homeless.
Courtesy Photo Caption: Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, left, Dr. Jim O'Connell, and Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat, right, and guard Tomás Satoranský, far right.
Credit: Celts
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