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Drew Bledsoe
Inducted: 2005
Induction Class: Drew Bledsoe (Football), Louis Zamperini (Track
& Field), Kathy Kusner (Equestrian)
Sport: Football
Years Active: 1993 – 2006
Born: Feb. 14, 1972
Birthplace: Ellensburg, Washington
Community Focus: Education and Health & Disease
Foundation: The Drew Bledsoe Foundation, Parenting with Dignity
Drew Bledsoe, an All-American and former #1 NFL draft pick in 1993 out of Washington State University who played 13 years in the NFL with New England, Buffalo and Dallas and advocate for improving the lives of children was inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame along with Olympians Louis Zamperini and Kathy Kusner as a part of the Class of 2005.
With Bledsoe as the catalyst, the Parenting with Dignity curriculum—developed by his parents Mac and Barbara—is used in schools, prisons, alternative schools, community and youth organizations around the country. The curriculum, which has reached an estimated 1.75 million American families, teaches parents how to teach their own family values to their children and how to teach their children to make decisions based on these values. Its message is focused on helping parents and caregivers rethink their approach to discipline, punishment and empowerment.
In addition to his foundation, Bledsoe has served as International Chairman of the Children’s Miracle Network, helping to raise millions of dollars annually to benefit hospitalized children in 170 children’s hospitals nationwide. Bledsoe is a recipient of the Thurman Munson Humanitarian Award, the NFL Alumni Spirit Award for exemplifying the spirit of the NFL caring for kids and in 2004 received the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, chosen by his teammates for demonstrating balance between civic and professional responsibilities. He has also been recognized with the Ed Block Courage award, chosen by his teammates as the NFL player demonstrating the most courage and character.