For Heritage Hall, all eyes on famous alum 

October, 14, 2011
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Heritage Hall (Oklahoma City, Okla.) had no trouble whatsoever handling in-town opponent John Marshall on Thursday. Not only do the Chargers get a chance to enjoy the weekend with a victory, but they also will have the next few days to relax and recuperate as they enter a bye week.

Part of their relaxation time will involve watching the Cowboys and Patriots in Sunday’s NFL showdown. The Cowboys have the moniker of “America’s Team,” but as long as Wes Welker is in New England, the Patriots will be “Heritage Hall’s Team.”

Welker is a proud alumnus of Heritage Hall, and several members of the team have had the chance to meet him. Welker has had a stellar NFL career with the Chargers, Dolphins and now the Patriots. As a Patriot, he’s set receiving records with Tom Brady as quarterback.

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