Sunday, November 16, 2014

NC: From half-time to harvest: How NFL center gave up $37 million football contract to farm cucumbers and sweet potatoes

Via WiscoDave

Giveaway: Volunteers are pictured above loading up a food bank truck with sweet potatoes to feed the needy

An NFL center who was offered a $35million contract to play for the St Louis Rams gave it all up to start a farm near his home.

Jason Brown, 31, left football behind to grow sweet potatoes in his home county of Louisburg, North Carolina - despite being ranked one of the best players in the league.

Brown decided his Christian faith would be better served by growing food for the needy than throwing balls on a pitch - and told his stunned agent he was turning down the lucrative deal with the Rams in April 2012.

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 16, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    This made me laugh. I love his passion, yet wonder if this years crop would equal to that which could have been purchased if he'd taken this contract.

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    1. Brock TownsendNovember 16, 2014 at 6:30 PM

      I am sure, but if he's happier, I think that is wonderful.

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