I used to work with his stepson a long time back and I'm glad to see him make it to the NFL Hall of Fame. When heart issues sidelined him over a decade ago, he put coaching aside to teach special needs kids.
His 86-year-old father battled cancer earlier this year. Robert spurred the older Brazile through recovery by reminding him he had to induct his son into the HoF later in the year.
Tonight when putting the iconic gold jacket on his son, both men were emotional. The fearsome defender known at Dr. Doom during his playing days turned and embraced his father, uttering, "I love you" repeatedly through flowing tears.
The two speeches by both Braziles tomorrow should be a special moment in this year's class.
His 86-year-old father battled cancer earlier this year. Robert spurred the older Brazile through recovery by reminding him he had to induct his son into the HoF later in the year.
Tonight when putting the iconic gold jacket on his son, both men were emotional. The fearsome defender known at Dr. Doom during his playing days turned and embraced his father, uttering, "I love you" repeatedly through flowing tears.
The two speeches by both Braziles tomorrow should be a special moment in this year's class.
