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So, Drew Brees' life really couldn't be any more storybook at this point. Overlooked out of high school, he went on to a record-setting career at Purdue. Overlooked coming into the NFL, he's graduated to the ranks of the NFL's elite, turning in an MVP-caliber season last year, and ultimately leading the Saints to a shocking Super Bowl victory over the man that beat him out for that award, Peyton Manning.
Still unimpressed? Well okay, here's Brees hitting home runs from both sides of the plate in a charity softball game. Please note: this guy is a freak.
| Drew Brees Wins Home Run Derby |
He played football, basketball, and baseball in high school, and in fact, he once figured his best shot at a pro career was on the diamond:
"Baseball was really the sport I thought I had the best opportunity of playing at the next level, " Brees said. "I wanted to be a three-sport athlete in college: baseball, basketball and football."
He's also well-known among Saints teammates for his exploits on the basketball court, was a top tennis player as a teen, and has a 3-handicap on the golf course. So basically, he's better than you. At everything.
At least he's got that birthmark to keep him humble... (Like women don't totally love that).
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Thanks for posting that.
Brees is phenomenal. I live a mile away from Zephyr Field and I could hear the crowd roaring like a Ted Nugent concert. As long as he doesn’t injure that shoulder showing off, I’m totally cool with the Brees.
Not only is he THE top QB in the NFL, he’s one of the greatest athletes of all time. And one hell of a nice guy, to boot.
"You need me. You all need me so you can point your f***ing finger and say 'There he goes! ...There goes The Bad Guy.' ... So, take a good look because you'll never see another Bad Guy like this, I'll tell you that much." - Tony Montana in 'Scarface'
by a_suitable_case_for_treatment on Apr 29, 2010 12:02 PM EDT reply actions
Tennis, too
He never took any lessons, but when we were kids he could just pick up a racket, take the court, and whip any of us silly — including those of us who took lessons and played the tournament circuits. He’s outrageous, in every regard. (Yes, he was an A student, as well.)
You ain't hurt...
by Peter Bean on Apr 29, 2010 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
Three years ago at my gymnastics tournament...
Brees came down to sign autographs after it was finished—his niece was competing. My uncle joked that “this is the one sport you can be beaten by a little girl.” Brees proceeded to do a front pike into a full split, where upon his pants split, revealing his enormous penis.
I saw T2 at Walgreens in Deerfield he’s tall. if you’re wondering what his grocery list included: magnums, french vanilla ice cream and a 20 oz sprite
by Super-Structure on Apr 29, 2010 5:14 PM EDT reply actions
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