This is a story of a man that brought hope and victory not only for himself but also for his team, the Saints and his devastated community, New Orleans.
Drew Brees is an American professional football player. He proved that a person can overcome any obstacles that life throws in his way if he has faith, determination and heart.
Brees is the Super Bowl XLIV Most Valuable Player. Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the premier association of professional American Football. In the last game of 2005 season playing against Denver Broncos, Brees injured his shoulder that nearly ended his career. Also in 2005, the deadly Hurricane Katrina left 85% of New Orleans underwater. Brees, the team and the whole community were in despair. It will take strong character and a miracle to bring back an injured player to play again professionally and bring hope and glory to the community. In February 10, 2007, Brees' recent victory did just that. He threw 288 yards and 2 touchdowns. It was the first league championship of Saints. The whole community supported the team and Brees with the team made the community proud and victorious. They all came back stronger.
He wrote an inspiring story about this comeback. The book is called Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity
Here's a video of that emotional and victorious moment with Drew Brees holding his son, Baylen.
Brees generously shared part of his winnings to charities in New Orleans.
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