Growing up my favorite sports Role Model was always Tedy Bruschi. Being lucky enough to be born a Patriots fan, hearing his name chanted "BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUSCHI" during games always was my favorite thing while being in the stands. He always carried himself well, was insanely athletic, and looked like a human bowling ball. This was all 2nd fiddle, though, as after Tedy's stroke in 2005, I thought my idol was going to die. Even after having a stroke, Tedy ended up returning to the Patriots and leading the 2007 18-1 (SadChamp) to a near perfect season. To this day you still see faded, ripped up reebok Tedy Brushi jerseys in the parking lot before Patriots games. He embodied the "Patriots way", and means a lot to the New England region.
After his retirement, though, Tedy has shown even more why he deserves to be my role model. Tedy founded "Tedy's team", a foundation that works to help stroke and heart disease survivors back to a normal life, and raise awareness for the recognizable symptoms of the two major health events. Even after suffering a 2nd stroke nearly 15 years after his first one this past July, Tedy returned to ESPN full time. Just like he returned to the Patriots, and introduced the football world to the Patriot way.
After his retirement, though, Tedy has shown even more why he deserves to be my role model. Tedy founded "Tedy's team", a foundation that works to help stroke and heart disease survivors back to a normal life, and raise awareness for the recognizable symptoms of the two major health events. Even after suffering a 2nd stroke nearly 15 years after his first one this past July, Tedy returned to ESPN full time. Just like he returned to the Patriots, and introduced the football world to the Patriot way.