The underdogs of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest are the real heroes. They do it for the love of the game.

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Judges counting hot dogs at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
At the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, competitors aim to eat as many hot dogs as they can in 10 minutes.

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Vintage photos show what Coney Island's July Fourth celebrations used to look like

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Contestants at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, July 4, 1987.
Contestants at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, July 4, 1987.

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