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The Brandy Show - Conversations with...Jerome Bettis

Sep 15, 202353 minSeason 5Ep. 12
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Episode description

Growing up in Detroit and its challenges

Jerome's decision to turn down Michigan and Michigan State and go to Notre Dame out of high school

Those college days at ND and his record against Michigan

Getting drafted by the Rams in the NFL

Learning about the game in the NFL

The move to St Louis and  the disappointment in management  that had him seriously considering retirement

Getting a new start and new career in Pittsburgh

He was talked out of retiring the year the Super Bowl was in Detroit by his team mates

The magical run to the Super Bowl, and his fumble that nearly derailed it

The impact of team mates like Ben Roethlisberger and Hynes Ward on his career and final year

Going back to Notre Dame after football to complete his degree for his Mom

How he continues to help others with his own foundation that grew from his experience as a youngster in Detroit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure to visit all past episodes of "The Brandy Show." There is a wealth of content covering a number of topics and formats that may interest you. Tell your friends to stop by to visit, listen and hopefully subscribe. This show was produced by Jim Brandstatter in studio's in Michigan and Florida.

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