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When you hear the name Coors you may think of football commercials, and tailgate parties with individuals drinking the popular Beer. However, did you know that in February of 1960 the Coors name became one of the largest manhunts mounted by the FBI since the Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping in 1932.
References for this Episode
References for this Episode
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