CHRIS SPIELMAN: STORIES AND COMMENTS

When you're talking about a guy as passionate as Chris Spielman, there are bound to be stories about those who have been challenged, inspired, or otherwisely positively touched in their lives. While we're unable to corroborate the veracity of these accounts, this area will serve to highlight stories we receive from you, the visitors to our site. Obviously, we reserve the right to edit or ignore submissions. If you want to send a story, but don't want your name included, please let us know. Use the address on this page to send your story. Thanks!

I am a new resident of Columbus, yet I have been an OSU fan for many years. I have always respected Chris, yet living so far away I was not always able to realize just what an incredible man he really is. This past summer, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. OSU's James Hospital was simply amazing. Unfortunately, I was unable to afford the expensive treatments, and my insurance only covered so much. It was not until after several months of treatment that I learned that the Spielman Foundation was helping pay for my treatments. Now, I am 100% cancer free, praise God! I am also in a management position at a local Wal-Mart, and I help promote our charity efforts to the Childrens Hospital in Columbus, OH. Through a mutual friend, Chris recently agreed to donate an autographed OSU helmet that we will be raffling off for the hospital. Chris has faced so many obstacles in his life, yet he is such an inspiration. Of all the websites on the internet about Chris, this is by far the best I have seen so far. Thank you for your tribute to such a fine gentleman! God Bless!
:: J. Mark Beavers

Back in 1989 I met Chris at a local gym in Auburn Hills, Michigan. I at the time really didn't keep up with the football scene and didn't know a lot about the Detroit Lions. I was working out when he asked me to spot him doing about 150lbs. dumbell's on the bench. He racked out about 10 reps pretty easy. I was impressed to say the least. I myself am a competitive powerlifter who knows a lot about strength. My best lifts to date are 775 squat, 470 bench and 675 deadlift. Anyway, he asked me if I trained there all the time and if I would like to train with him during the next month because the weight room at the Pontiac SilverDome was under construction. I agreed and I worked out with him for four days a week, not knowing who he really was other then Chris.
I really found this guy to be very supportive and a great family-oriented man. Family came first, then the profession. I finally found out what he did for a living but I really didn't care because again I was not a football fanatic. He spoke to me on how to focus and never give up. How he imagines that someone is kidnapping his daughter before he tackles someone and that is how he makes the tackles hurt. He was never a bragger nor did he ever run anyone down.
I started following football after I met him just to see what type of player he was. After seeing him for the first time I was really hooked. The things he did on the field were simply amazing. When he paced the sideline like a crazed animal I knew that he was for real. I married the following year to my wife Loni and I told her about the experience of meeting Chris and the things that he told me. Then when we heard about his wife and the miscarriage and the cancer we were shocked but very proud to know a man that would stay at his wife's side like he did.
I look at the professional athletes of today and I am not impressed whatsoever. The bottom line of the game is money and fame. The football world would be so much better with athletes like Chris who plays for the love of the game but also gives respect and leadership and also promotes that family is first. Chris has taught me that my family is my life and powerlifting is just a hobby and will always stay that way.
I am still married to Loni and we are going to have our thirteenth aniversary. We have four great kids and they all play football except my daughter who cheerleads. I also coach the little league team for our city. And guess what kind of coach I am??? You guessed it, DEFENSE.
Thanks again and by the way, I love the site.
:: Dante F.

I just returned this evening from a meeting at which Chris Spielman was the speaker. I have NEVER heard a more devoted or loving family man speak as he did. Forget his football accomplishments!!!! What a REAL MAN HE TRULY IS!!!!! Please tell him thank you and God bless him and his family.
:: Dr. Andrew Scislo

Finally a site dedicated to a REAL Hero. I think that you should add more of his NFL career though, not just at OSU.
:: Bryan Massinen

Thanks for the site. I am orginally from Canal Fulton, OH and have followed Chris since he was in high school. I now live in Texas and enjoy reading, watching and listening to anything that deals with the MAN.
:: Eric Johnson

Hey just found your site and loved it. I hope you find and get more info. Spiels is great, keep up the good work.
:: Chris Stroud

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