Family Requests Sports Bet Parlay Instead of Flowers for David Hammond's Passing
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
David Hammond passed away at age 81, and his family has made an unusual request for mourners: instead of sending flowers, they ask people to place a three-team parlay bet on the Lions, Colts, and Titans to cover, claiming it's essentially free money.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledDavid Hammond passed away Sunday at the age of 81.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests that mourners place a three-team parlay on the Lions, Colts, and Titans to cover, as it's essentially free money.
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