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How did the ‘hoagie’ get its name? It’s complicated.

Several theories have breadcrumbs tracing back to the Hog Island shipyard.

Al DePalma, the self-proclaimed "King of Hoagies," is one of the many people who claim to be the originator of the hoagie.
Al DePalma, the self-proclaimed "King of Hoagies," is one of the many people who claim to be the originator of the hoagie.Read moreInquirer archives