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Forty years ago, he won the Outland Trophy. Fifteen years later, he won a Grammy for penning the country music song of the year.

Everyone's favorite defensive tackle turned musician (though I guess he was always a musician and just enjoyed a brief stint as a defensive tackle)

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The meanest pianist in Altoona

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by ReadingRambler on Dec 9, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions

Quips the self-deprecating Reid, "I was absolutely the greatest songwriter the NFL ever produced."

I only hope Kerry Collins can become the second greatest ;-)

by The JuggerNitt on Dec 9, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions

I think...

he was originally a fullback/linebacker at Altoona.

He was the quickest lineman off the ball I have ever seen.

I saw him block an extra point with his thigh pad!

And he came back from a “devastating” knee injury (the knee anti-gods were at work way back they)

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi

by PaJoe on Dec 10, 2009 9:22 AM EST reply actions

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