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Retired Major General Talleri hero among heroes

Former Pittsburgh Steeler John Banaszak presents retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General Peter Talleri with the Butler Football Hometown Hero of the Year award before the Golden Tornado’s 35-28 win over Shaler Friday night at Art Bernardi Stadium. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle
Retired Major General Talleri recognizes significance of Butler Football Hometown Hero honor

BUTLER TWP — While speaking to members of the public Monday night at the VFW Post 249 hall in Butler, retired U.S. Marine Major General Peter Talleri confessed his feelings about being named the 2022 Butler Football Hometown Hero.

“My feet haven’t touched the floor since I received that phone call,” he said Monday night.

He explained why he felt that way while addressing a throng of fellow veterans, friends and family members in the high school cafeteria prior to Butler’s 35-28 win over Shaler Friday night.

“This is all about friendships, relationships, reconnecting with people,” Talleri said. “This brings me back to Butler football. I remember how I got started here.

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