Herb Lusk: The Praying Tailback

Herb Lusk: The Praying Tailback

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories

BBB040, part 3

Herb Lusk was a running back who developed the habit of dropping to a knee and uttering a brief prayer after he scored a touchdown.  He brought this habit with him to the pros and then quit after three seasons to become a very successful Baptist preacher. He was awarded a Super Bowl ring 39 years after he retired.

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