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Originally Posted by Larry1953
I recall a lineman who got hit in the face/eye with a penalty flag (weighted). I think he shoved the Ref. Not sure if he got suspended
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Referee #42 Jeff Triplette threw a holding flag using established NFL mechanics and the flag's trajectory ended up between the helmet and facemask of Orlando Brown. I believe he was suspended for shoving Triplette. He was out of football only a few years later.