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Bruce Springsteen Pays Tribute to Late Friend Joe DePugh, Pitcher Who Inspired Hit 'Glory Days' After Chance 1973 Run-In

Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to former Little League pal Joe DePugh, who died in Florida of cancer at age 75. DePugh and Springsteen ran into each other at a bar in 1973, which inspired the hit "Glory Days.

USA TODAY · 2d

Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to Joe DePugh, the Freehold inspiration for 'Glory Days'

Joe DePugh of Freehold, who inspired the Springsteen hit “Glory Days” after a chance encounter at the Headliner of Neptune, has passed away. He was 75.

The New York Times · 4h

Joe DePugh, Speedball Pitcher in Springsteen’s ‘Glory Days,’ Dies at 75

A gifted athlete, he gave a clumsy teenage Bruce Springsteen his first nickname, Saddie. Years later, the Boss returned the favor, memorializing him in a song.

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Patti Smith performs with Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Depp and Michael Stipe at tribute concert

At a recent New York benefit concert, Patti Smith was joined by Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Depp, Flea, Karen O and many more ...

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Bruce Springsteen Pays Tribute to Joe DePugh, the Inspiration Behind ‘Glory Days’

Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to Joe DePugh, the New Jersey pitcher who inspired his hit song “Glory Days,” following ...

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