How ex-49er Merton Hanks channeled 'Sesame Street' in iconic dance

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Merton Hanks owes his iconic celebration to a place where the air is sweet.

The former 49ers safety revealed to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco

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How ex-49er Merton Hanks channeled ‘Sesame Street’ in iconic dance

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