Giant Steps for a Hero


	Giant Steps for a Hero

infidel70

5-4-2009 6:51 AM

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infidel70 says:

Gadson was made an honorary co-captain of the team and credited as a driving force behind Big Blue's success.

And, at the next Super Bowl, he hopes to be jumping for joy -- literally.

"I was in a wheelchair last time," he said. "Next time, hopefully I'll be up there with the team."

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