Big win, big flag: 450-pound banner honors World Cup champs
Officials say they've unfurled the world's largest free-flying American flag from the George Washington Bridge as a tribute to the World Cup soccer champions. The 450-pound flag was flown Friday as
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Jul 10, 2015, 8:26 PM
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Officials say they've unfurled the world's largest free-flying American flag from the George Washington Bridge as a tribute to the World Cup soccer champions.
The 450-pound flag was flown Friday as New York City threw a ticker-tape parade for the players.
Its stripes are about 5 feet wide. The stars measure about 4 feet in diameter. It's hung yearly for Flag Day on the bridge that connects New York City with New Jersey.
"Jersey girls" played a big role in the victory over Japan on Sunday.
The game featured a hat trick by Delran native Carli Lloyd, a former Rutgers player. Tobin Heath, of Basking Ridge, scored another goal.
The team also includes midfielder Heather O'Reilly, from East Brunswick, and defender Christie Rampone, from Point Pleasant.
