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PHOTO: The Internet already updated John Brooks' Wikipedia page and put him on par with Lincoln

Stefano Rellandini / Reuters

Following the late-game heroics of John Brooks, which resulted in the United States recording its first-ever victory against Ghana, someone updated the defender's Wikipedia page. 

In addition to securing the three points and becoming "the greatest American since Abraham Lincoln," Brooks made history as the first U.S. substitute to score a goal during a World Cup match. 

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