Template:Did you know nominations/Fred Provo

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The result was: promoted by AirshipJungleman29 talk 02:27, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

Fred Provo

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... that Fred Provo was told he would have to have his arm amputated due to a wound sustained in World War II, but refused, recovered, and went on to play in the National Football League? Source: The Honolulu Advertiser (everything but NFL), Pro-Football-Reference.com (NFL)
- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Mike Shenk
- Comment: Note that I might not have much time to do QPQs until around November 3/4, hopefully that's alright.

Improved to Good Article status by BeanieFan11 (talk). Self-nominated at 21:12, 25 October 2023 (UTC). Post-promotion hook changes for this nom will be logged at Template talk:Did you know nominations/Fred Provo; consider watching this nomination, if it is successful, until the hook appears on the Main Page.

BeanieFan11. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 17:04, 10 November 2023 (UTC)
- The QPQ is very late; if it has not been submitted within seven days, this will be marked for closure. BlueMoonset (talk) 03:58, 14 November 2023 (UTC)
  - Sorry, will make sure to do one early tomorrow. BeanieFan11 (talk) 04:02, 14 November 2023 (UTC)
    - Completed one. BeanieFan11 (talk) 15:58, 14 November 2023 (UTC)
Full review needed now that QPQ has been provided. BlueMoonset (talk) 06:45, 2 December 2023 (UTC)
Article length is fine, no copyright or plagiarism concerns, reliable sources are used. QVC completed. Hook is interesting. Rublamb (talk) 23:05, 12 December 2023 (UTC)