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NFL Hall of Famer Recalls Brutal Middle-School Hit That Nearly Ended Career

NFL Hall of Famer Recalls Brutal Middle-School Hit That Nearly Ended Career
World Sports · 09:00:47 - Wednesday, 11 November 2026

An NFL Hall of Famer has recalled a brutal hit suffered during middle school that nearly ended his football career before it began. The Hall of Famer shared the story recently, underscoring the risks of youth football and the determination required to reach the professional level.

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