Team Football
This is the most diverse team both in terms of age and geography, and that’s the way Captain Drew Brees likes it. He thinks that having a wide range of supporters will be the great motivator for LaDanian Tomlinson (West Coast), John Elway (Rocky Mountain) and Michael Strahan (East Coast) to bring the $100,000 first prize to Operation Kids. It is toward this goal these gridiron titans band together on the links.
Drew Brees hdcp: 5
A Pro Bowl quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. His achievements include being a Heisman trophy finalist (1999 and 2000), Socrates Award for top college athlete in terms of academics, 2006 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award (with LaDainian Tomlinson), 2006 Halas Award Pro Football Writers Association (The Halas Award recognizes an individual in the NFL who overcame the most adversity to succeed), 18th best season for passing yards in NFL history, and NFL record for most completions by a QB in a season.
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LaDainian Tomlinson hdcp: 15
A Pro Bowl and All Pro football player who currently plays running back for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. Tomlinson, frequently called "LT", set several records during the 2006 NFL season by scoring a league-leading 186 points. He received additional honors by winning the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award and the Associated Press’ Offensive Player of the Year Award.
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John Elway hdcp: 1
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback. He is one of the greatest college and professional quarterbacks. Elway set career records at Stanford. His second season in Denver, Elway set team records for passing attempts, completions and yards. In 1987, he led the Broncos on a 98-yard, game-tying drive (known as “The Drive”) in the AFC Championship Game against Cleveland. Elway and Denver won Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII. Elway was voted MVP of the Super Bowl; the game would prove to be the last of his career.
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Michael Strahan hdcp: 12
One of the finest defensive ends in football during his 15–year career, Strahan holds the NFL record for sacks in a single season with 22.5 and is the all-time sack leader for the NY Giants with 132.5. He was a key member of the 2008 Super Bowl Champion NY Giants. He has received numerous awards, including NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the AP in 2001 and 7 Pro Bowl selections. He also co-wrote his autobiography Inside the Helmet: Life as a Sunday Afternoon Warrior.
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Football Team Charity - Operation Kids
Operation Kids is an ambitious and holistic charitable approach to gathering the best care and attention to the nation’s less fortunate children.