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N.J. Police Officer Recovering After Nearly Being Killed During Sandy

A northern New Jersey police officer who was nearly killed when a tree fell on his car during Superstorm Sandy was on the road to recovery Tuesday.

2012/11/20

Eric LeGrand (credit: AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Rutgers’ LeGrand Makes First Public Appearance

Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand made his first public appearance since being paralyzed in a game against Army more than four months ago. LeGrand attended a “Laugh to Heal Comedy Fest Fundraiser” for him at the Rutgers Athletic Center on Saturday.

WFAN–2011/02/22

Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand (52) is treated on the field after colliding with Army's Malcolm Brown (23) as he tried to make the tackle during the second half of a football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, in East Rutherford, N.J. LeGrand  was hurt on the play and taken off on a backboard from the field. Rutgers won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

LeGrand Injury Inspires Fund For Ailing College Players

In the wake of a tragic injury to Eric LeGrand of Rutgers, a group of football and business leaders have established a fund to support players who sustained serious injuries through college football.

WFAN–2011/01/11

Eric LeGrand

Fundraiser Set For Rutgers’ LeGrand

Parents from the Port Reading Saints Pop Warner Organization and the Colonia Patriot High School football program whose sons had played football with Eric LeGrand will hold a benefit dinner in Woodbridge Saturday.

WFAN–2010/11/19

Eric LeGrand

Rutgers’ Eric LeGrand Back In Rehab Center

Paralyzed Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand has been transferred to a rehabilitation center after being hospitalized with a high fever.

WFAN–2010/11/10

Eric LeGrand

Rutgers’ Eric LeGrand Hospitalized With Fever

Hours after being admitted to Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, N.J., Rutgers says the 20-year-old LeGrand was moved to St. Barnabas Medical Center late Wednesday with a high fever.

WFAN–2010/11/05

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