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Nothing fancy about the maestro of the Mummers

The Mummers Whisperer wears no sequins, golden slippers, or face makeup. He prefers an off-the-rack shirt with no tie. Zero flash.

Leo Dignam (right) oversees the Mummers Parade for the city as deputy parks commissioner,
assisted by Jim Marino (left), who also plans the Broad Street Run.
Leo Dignam (right) oversees the Mummers Parade for the city as deputy parks commissioner, assisted by Jim Marino (left), who also plans the Broad Street Run.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer