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# 32 - Merril Hoge - NFL / ESPN / Cancer / Find a Way
Dad Up Podcast
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Well known former NFL player and former ESPN analyst, Merril Hoge joins me on Dad Up.
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Merril made his childhood dream a reality when he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played until 1993.
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He was Steelers Iron Man of the Year two years in a row and was named to the All-Madden team in 1989.
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He then played for one year with the Chicago Bears until he was forced to retire early due to Post-Concussion Syndrome.
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After he retired from the NFL, he joined ESPN as a football analyst and sideline reporter. He worked at ESPN for over 20 years.
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However, in 2003, he found himself in the toughest of his life when he was diagnosed with cancer. Merril took on chemo with the same tenacity that got him to the NFL.
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Now Merril loves spending time with his family, his kids and his grandkids. He is also an author, motivational speaker and soon will be working again with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Merril loves playing in the NFL and working at ESPN, but what he cherishes the most is being a dad. He used his Find A Way philosophy to become a better parent and to challenge his kids to take ownership of their lives.
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You wonβt want to miss this episode!!
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