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Staying true to his roots

Area man, Boston sports fan has large memorabilia collection



David Putonen is shown in his garage, which is known as “The Shrine.” He has been collecting sports memorabilia for a few decades now. Many know him as “The Hawk,” a radio personality for Mariposa Community Radio’s KRYZ 98.5 FM. Although he lives in Merced, he is a familiar face (and voice) to many in Mariposa. Photos by Matt JohnsonOne man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
That’s pretty much the mindset community member David Putonen has taken to build up his massive sports memorabilia collect...

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