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| Homecoming with Rick Reilly | |
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| Starring | Rick Reilly |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 minutes (with commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | ESPN (2009-2010) |
| Original release | April 22, 2009 – December 14, 2010 |
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