Robyn Norwood has this nice piece on Philly.com (Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News) about football player Curtis Brinkley and his fight to make the San Diego Chargers' roster after being shot in an apparent case of mistaken identity. From her story:
"It was tough, mentally and physically," he said. "More mentally. I would dream about me being shot, and from time to time I would hear, just the shots. It just messes with you mentally. But I'm strong. Nothing messed with me more than me losing my father. I lost my father, Curtis Brinkley Sr., in '05. November 19."
Memories of his father, who died of lymphoma, made Brinkley's close call more poignant. His son, Elijah, was born in February and lives in Philadelphia with his mother.
"Just knowing I was in a position where my son, it was a possibility he would grow up without a father," Brinkley said. "It's beautiful to have a chance to be with him."
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