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Salvation Army band competes today in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Though it’s happening halfway across the world, Salvation Army fans here in the US are rooting for Takasa – “The Artists Known As Salvation Army” to win the Eurovision Song Contest. Ranging in age from 21 to 95 (the oldest Eurovision contestant ever) the band members are Salvation Army soldiers brought together by a shared gift of music and love of God.

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This Hall of Fame Cowboy appeared in today’s vintage Red Kettle ad!

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After he returned from his tour of duty in Vietnam, he began playing for the Dallas Cowboys.

He lead the club to multiple Super Bowl victories and was the first player to win the Heisman Trophy and Super Bowl MVP!

Today's vintage ad celeb!

And, he’s one of a dozen or more actors, athletes, comedians, and musicians who gave their time to record brief television ads to promote The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle campaign!

Click on the links below to watch other vintage TV spots:
:: Greer Garson
:: Julius Erving
:: Bob Hope
:: Burl Ives
:: Bill Cosby
:: Michael Landon
:: Milton Berle

So, can you guess which famous Cowboy is in today’s ad? Click on the arrow in the player below to find out.


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