Back to school: The Giants’ salsa-dancing star wide reciever, Victor Cruz, on Saturday pays a visit to his old school, Public School 12 in Paterson, NJ, where he grew up.
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Cruz, 25, signs autographs as he is mobbed by fans, whipped into a frenzy by the Giants’ appearance against the Patriots in next week’s Super Bowl.
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She did all right: Star athlete Victor Cruz catches up with his former gym teacher, Sandy Macalino.
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Memories: Victor Cruz’ 1999-2000 yearbook photo.
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Hero’s welcome: The Super Bowl isn’t until Feb. 5, but Cruz returned to his alma mater to the cheers — and cheerleaders, like this squad from Eastside High School, also in Paterson.
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Wonder who he’ll be cheering for: Raheem McCoy, 9, a third-grader at PS 21, holds up his autographed football.
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Victor Cruz is overwhelmed with support during the visit.
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