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August 2, 2026
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Ben Jay
Ben Jay is a retired sports and nonprofit executive, writer, journalist, and business consultant. His articles may be found at benjay75.substack.com.
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About the Author
Ben Jay
Ben Jay is a retired sports and nonprofit executive, writer, journalist, and business consultant. His articles may be found at benjay75.substack.com
