This photo taken on Wednesday Oct. 6, 2010 shows 69-year-old Major Hester at his home in Detroit. The devout Michigan State football fan called timeout before doctors could install a pacemaker in his chest Thursday Oct. 7, 2010, deferring the procedure until after the school's football game this weekend against rival Michigan. Hester said he's willing to risk death so that he can watch Saturday's game in Ann Arbor on television. The Spartans are ranked 17th in the country and the Wolverines are ranked 18th. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, Robin Buckson ) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT, NO MAGS, NO SALES, MANDATORY CREDIT
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