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Kentucky coal miner goes viral after rushing to basketball game to be with son

A Kentucky coal miner named Michael McGuire ended his shift and rushed to a basketball game in his work clothes to be with his son. A fan snapped a photo and it quickly went viral, catching the attention of University of Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari, who offered the family VIP tickets.
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