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Philadelphia Legend Fran Dunphy Reunites With Former Player At 110th Anniversary Of Big Brothers Big Sisters

For decades, the organization has paired mentors with young people to help set them up for success.

(CBS Philadelphia)

June 13, 2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America hosted its national conference in Philadelphia this week. The longtime mentorship organization is celebrating its 110-year anniversary.

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For decades, the organization has paired mentors with young people to help set them up for success. And there's few better examples of that than the relationship between a retired college coach and one of his former players.

The relationship between coach Fran Dunphy and Steve Nesmith started 46 years ago when Nesmith was a high school student.

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