By Bob Parks ——Bio and Archives--October 31, 2011
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When Marcus Cannon, an otherwise healthy 23-year-old athlete, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma prior to the NFL Draft, the massive offensive lineman, whom many observers thought could be a high pick, saw his stock plummet. Teams wouldn’t touch him on day one or two of the league’s annual selection meeting.
On the third day, though, the Patriots decided he was worth the investment. They took him in the fifth round, knowing full well that extensive chemotherapy sessions would be needed to help him overcome this treatable form of cancer. Six months later, Cannon donned his Patriots uniform and helmet for the first time and headed out to the practice field with his New England teammates.We always see these segments on some player’s “adversity”. Fighting off cancer is some serious adversity and finding a team that is willing to work within your recovery schedule, no matter how long it takes: priceless.
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Bob Parks is a is a member/writer of the National Advisory Council of Project 21. Bob’s websites are Black & Right and youtube.com/BlackAndRight