Amazing first hand account of Deacon. Deacon was born in 1847, lived to 91 (passed in 1939). Betty was born in 1921 would have been 18 when Deacon passed (Betty is 96 today). Per the interview, Deacon White moved into Betty's parents place when she was 5. Amazing to have first hand account of Deacon White from someone who was with him daily the last 13 years of his life.
Here is a more direct link to the Deacon White story that ran on NPR. Hit the play button or can read it as well.
http://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2017/0...l-hall-of-fame
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