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Cam Newton pays tribute to Pittsburgh synagogue massacre victims

PITTSBURGH — Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton donned cleats before Thursday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to honor the victims and the city after the worst anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history.

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Newton’s cleats had the words “Stronger Than Hate” on them.

A gunman killed 11 Jews Oct. 27 at the Tree of Life Synagogue.

The Steelers paid tribute to the victims at their Sunday game by wearing custom-made cleats, as well.

Panthers are playing at Heinz Stadium in Pittsburgh.

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