Bearing the Cross: My Inspiring Journey from Poverty to the NFL and Sports Television

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Born into poverty in Hammond, Indiana, not much was expected from Irvin Acie Cross. But with much hard work and dedication, he put together one of the most incredible life stories imaginable.
After being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1961 out of Northwestern University, Cross went on to have a nine-year career in the NFL, appearing in two Pro Bowls. After retiring, he joined the Eagles as a coach, and remained so until 1971 when a rare opportunity came along.
in 1975 with Brent Musburger, former Miss America Phyllis George, and sports bookie Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder, and the show would go on to win thirteen Emmy Awards that first year.
Throughout his life, Irv Cross has shown off his signature smile. With his strong spiritual belief, he has accomplished more than most people could ever dream of. His hard work and dedication have led him on a storied journey, and in 2009 he was awarded the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
will not only give you an inside look into this incredible man but teach you the life lessons that have warmed his life.

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Irv Cross is a former NFL player and sports broadcaster. After a career with the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams, Cross joined CBS Sports and later the Emmy Awardwinning NFL Today. A storied life, he has been the chairman of the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, the Smithsonian Institutes National Portrait Gallery National Sports Initiative, the Director of Athletics at Macalester College, and the Executive Director and Chief Advancement Officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. In 2009, he was the recipient of the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award given by the Pro Football Hall of Fame for long-time exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football.

Gil Brandt was the vice president of player personnel for the Dallas Cowboys from 1960 to 1988. Under his watch, the Cowboys became Americas Team, and helped set up the foundation which led the team to victories in Super Bowls VI and XII. A scouting pioneer, he helped developed many of the techniques which are still used by NFL teams today. Brandt contributes to NFL.com as a senior analyst, and appears on numerous radio and television programs across the country.