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Title: inspiring commerical Post by: hscoach on January 14, 2014, 08:40:55 PM http://msn.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/commerical-featuring-seattle-seahawks-deaf-fullback-derrick-coleman-will-give-you-chills-011414
Title: Re: inspiring commerical Post by: 2Stater on January 14, 2014, 09:17:41 PM Excellent!!! Very good commercial!
Title: Re: inspiring commerical Post by: Jamos on January 14, 2014, 09:47:00 PM Never say never. :D :clap:
Title: Re: inspiring commerical Post by: ricky023 on January 14, 2014, 09:57:29 PM This Man has some great interior strength. God Bless! RTR!
Title: Re: inspiring commerical Post by: lstephen on January 15, 2014, 09:59:19 PM Great story, coach! Thanks.
This is a great story, too. Bonnie Sloan, Litton High Class of 1969 Bonnie Sloan, born deaf, never let that stop him from playing football. His middle school coach at Jere Baxter recognized his ability and desire and practiced with him. Sloan quickly proved that he was a capable player whose hearing impairment did nothing to hinder his ability. He rapidly became one of the team's leaders, as well as a star player. During Sloan's years as an end and tackle for the Litton Lions football team, he was selected for the All-City teams and was included on the second All-State tea. Sloan attended Austin Peay from 1969 through 1973. While there, Sloan earned All-OVC and All- American Honorable Mention honors and was named to the Austin Peay Hall of Fame. In 1973, Sloan achieved another dream and made NFL history when he lined up as a defensive tackle for the St. Louis Cardinals in their opening game against Philadelphia. He was the first deaf player to make it in professional football. He left the Cardinals in 1975 to play for the New Orleans Saints. While an injury during his first game in the NFL cut his career short, his impact was tremendous. Through Bonnie Sloan's drive, determination and ability, he was able to open a door into the NFL for other deaf players. |