N ON ussell Wilson the quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks is officially listed on his NFL profile as 5 11 a bit smaller than most professional 2 quarterbacks Yet what he lacks in size he makes up for in dedication and heart As sports fans we're primarily concerned with what players are doing on the field and if they're playing well enough to help our team win Casual sports fans rarely take the time to get to know athletes and see SE AWKS NFL
IIIIII Introduction OOO III III that there s more to these men and women than their performance on the field or court But Wilson is a man that everyone can root for in all aspects of life especially off the field Wilson rose to fame when he led the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl title in 2014 as a second year quarterback In 2015 the Seahawks returned to the Super Bowl thanks in large part to Wilson's remarkable play in the NFC Championship game Although the Seahawks fell short of a second title Wilson again proved himself to be an essential part of the team Wilson's life outside the stadium has earned him a great deal of admiration too In addition to outreach work at hospitals and teen shelters Wilson has stood up for many causes including domestic violence and diabetes awareness Wilson is more than just a two time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl winning quarterback he's a role model for both children and adults because of his hard work dedication generosity and charity in addition to his athletic ability His talent as a dual threat quarterback and his generosity as a humanitarian have quickly made him a standout athlete and a living legend the NFL of Despite his small stature Wilson has continuously impressed NFL analysts and fans with his work both on and off the
APTER Bringing up a Legend ussell Wilson was born in Cincinnati Ohio on November 29 1988 But his story begins in Richmond Virginia where he grew up in a tight knit family that was both athletic and educated All it takes is one look at Wilson's family and it's easy to see where he got his athletic ability and his intelligence His grandfather Harrison B Wilson Jr was a star athlete at Kentucky State University and later became the president of Norfolk State University Wilson's father Harrison B Wilson Ill attended Dartmouth College and later met his wife Tammy at the University of Virginia School of Law While at Dartmouth Harrison Ill played football and baseball and he later made the San Diego Chargers preseason team as a wide receiver Athleticism especially in football ives within the Wilson family At the age of four a young Russell Wilson began playing football with his older brother Harrison
Bringing Up a Legend Like the rest of his family Wilson realized the importance of education and made time for both his studies and athletics A Family Affair QUICK FACT From a young age Wilson was bred to Wilson s grandfather Harrison play the game of football Russell and B Wilson Jr competed in his brother would play with their father football basketball baseball on the grass at the Collegiate School a and track at Kentucky State school where Russell would eventually University He made a living as a become an All State player Harrison IV professor and basketball coach credits those Collegiate School days with II before serving as president of their father for helping Russell develop his Norfolk State University for more throwing skills Harrison IV was quite an than 20 years athlete himself playing both football and I baseball at the University of
