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Born and raised on a farm in Kentucky, by the age of two I was already an accomplished athlete. I really became famous at 3 years old, but interestingly enough because of my losses, not wins. In fact, no one else in history has ever lost quite the way that I did that year. I am considered one of the best in my profession despite those 3 heartbreaking losses. In fact, many … [Read more...] about Who am I?

After years of taking hits while I was running, now I just run - marathons. Yeah those 11 years running the gridiron in the NFL were nice, but man the hits were brutal. So upon retirement I decided to keep myself in shape by running - 26 miles at a time. Ok - sometimes I run half marathons. My friends think I'm crazy. Actually, it's not much in comparison to my off-season … [Read more...] about Who am I?

Addison and North Sheffield - I know 'em well. I spent fifteen summers there. Seven years in a row I received MVP votes - but never finished higher than fourth. On defense I earned five Gold Gloves. On offense I did a little of everything - led the NL in OBP twice, walks - four times, sac flies for three years, and times on base - three seasons. I batted over .300 on three … [Read more...] about Who am I?

Hopefully, you won't run into me in my present line of work as Illinois Supreme Court Justice for the Second District. If you do, it may be hard to imagine that I worked on the gridiron for a couple of decades. My sports career began in Rochester, New York where at McQuaid Jesuit High School I lettered in both football and soccer. Yeah, you read that right - football and … [Read more...] about Who am I?

I spent my college years on the gridiron in the 'Show Me State'. I kinda spent my professional career living that mantra. After a first round selection I showed folks there was a different way to play my position. Prior to me people viewed the position as a pass blocker and short yard gainer. I broke through those boundaries - to the tune of 1,000 yards in three different … [Read more...] about Who am I?