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Adrian Peterson Day' scheduled in Palestine
Former Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson will have another day in the sun.

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Palestine, Texas, mayor Caroline Salter announced June 23 as "Adrian Peterson Day.” A parade through Peterson's hometown is planned. The City of Palestine will have a presentation ceremony at Wildcat Stadium, where Peterson starred as a high school player and attracted recruiters from the elite college football programs in the country.

He spent three years at OU, then was the Minnesota Vikings' No. 1 draft choice in April.

"We're excited about Adrian Peterson returning to his hometown to receive recognition from the city,” Salter told the Palestine Herald-Press. "We look forward to him having a wonderful career in the National Football League and seeing his career reflect in a positive way on his hometown.”

The Palestine Herald-Press said Peterson will attend the celebration.

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