One of the reasons I loved playing quarterback was that I got to call the plays. The cancer put me in a position where I really wasn’t in control anymore.
Meaning of the quote
Len Dawson loved being a quarterback because he got to decide what the team would do next. But then he got cancer, which took away his ability to be in charge and make those important decisions. Even though he was a great player, the cancer made him feel like he had lost control over his own life.
About Len Dawson
Len Dawson was an American professional football quarterback who played in the NFL and AFL for 19 seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs. He led the AFL in several key passing stats, won 3 AFL championships, and was named MVP of Super Bowl IV as he guided the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title. Dawson later had a successful career as a sports broadcaster for the Chiefs and KMBC-TV.
More quotes from Len Dawson
One of the reasons I loved playing quarterback was that I got to call the plays. The cancer put me in a position where I really wasn’t in control anymore.
American football player (1935-2022)
Granted, prostate exams aren’t the most enjoyable things in the world, but they only last about 10 seconds. It’s well worth it. Just think of the possible consequences if you don’t get it done.
American football player (1935-2022)
If you’re unable to catch it in time, the cancer can spread to the lymph nodes and at that point, the cancer is essentially incurable, but that doesn’t mean your condition can’t be improved.
American football player (1935-2022)
My PSA was normal but the DRE indicated there may be a problem.
American football player (1935-2022)
‘Early stages’ is when the cancer is completely contained within the prostate. If it is detected when the cancer is entirely in the gland, the chance for full recovery is at its highest.
American football player (1935-2022)