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Ryan Shazier's Journey Back From Paralysis

Former Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan Shazier (50) waves his Terrible Towel during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan Shazier (50) waves his Terrible Towel during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021.

Former Ohio State Buckeye Ryan Shazier’s pro football career, with the Pittsburgh Steelers, came to an end when a hit during a game, with the Cincinnati Bengals, resulted in a spinal cord injury.

Shazier chronicles the injury and his recovery in the book Walking Miracle: How Faith, Positive Thinking and Passion for Football Brought Me Back From Paralysis...and Helped Me Find Purpose.

Guests:

  • Ryan Shazier, retired two-time All-Pro linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and former Ohio State football player

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