Phox family shares Princeton football pride

By Office of Athletic Communications on Sept. 26, 2016, 4:30 p.m.
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At the Princeton football season opener, Floyd Phox, who worked in the University's Building Services for more than 25 years, performed the coin toss. He shared his pride and the moment with his grandson, Tiger starting cornerback and senior Markus Phox.

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