Thats why im here is the intensely moving true story of football legend chris spielmans journey from high school, college and pro football phenom to loving husband to his soulmate stefanie as she contracts and battles an aggressive form of breast cancer. A moving tribute to a strong womanand to gods grace. Chris spielman was the perfect fit for our event, a fundraiser for the providence cancer research center in portland, oregon. After two years with fsn, spielman joined espn in 2001. This week chris spielman s new book detailing his wife, stefanies, 11yearbattle with cancer before it took her life in november 2011 was released. The chris and stefanie spielman story, by chris spielman with bruce hooley. Want to buy a house associated with osu football royalty. Jul 14, 2017 chris spielman sues ohio state university. May 09, 2019 carrie yocom is currently married to chris spielman. Madison spielman learned a lot from her father chris new book. Chris spielman girlfriend, remmaried, dating, wife, stats.
Chris spielman was a high school and ohio state football legend and a fourtime pro bowl linebacker, but he didnt tackle his toughest opponent until his playing career was almost over. Chris spielman talks football, cancer and faith at bonita. Apr 24, 2012 chris spielman explains what has happened in his life thus far in this very open and loving book. Its for people whose lives have been touched by cancer, for. Former linebacker chris spielman suing ohio state over. Former linebacker chris spielman suing ohio state over player likeness usage spielman is suing his alma mater for its use of the likenesses of former athletes. Down to earth and very easy to work and communicate with, chris was very interested in helping meet the goals of our event. Chris spielman is widely known as a former american football player and is presently a football analyst for espn covering college football games. Learn more about the stefanie spielman fund for breast cancer research and make your donation today. Chris spielman wiki, affair, married, gay with age, height.
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Spielman sets signing at the strip news the repository. Chris spielman will discuss his book, thats why im here. Chris spielman was born on october 11, 1965 in canton, ohio, usa as charles christopher spielman. May 08, 2012 chris spielman was a high school and ohio state football legend and a fourtime pro bowl linebacker, but he didnt tackle his toughest opponent until his playing career was almost over. Ohio state buckeye, nfl linebacker, college football analyst, professional speaker, cancer warrior, father. Chris d is related to chris m spielman and chris m d spielman as well as 1 additional person. My christian walk lacked maturity back then and i focused on all my. Chris spielman s broadcasting career started in 1999, as an nfl studioshow analyst for fox sports net. He also played for the buffalo bills and cleveland browns, and coached for.
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He served primarily as a color analyst for college football broadcasts, as well as studio analyst for college football. Download our free nook app coloring books for everyone. Chris spielmans book shines a new light on his wifes. Now 18, she learned that on a family road trip, when she thought the rv was making a routine stop because her mom didnt feel well. The tragedy of stefanies illness fortified their faith in god and grew their bond even stronger. Chris and stefanie spielman demonstrate to everyone reading this book what true love and perseverance is. For readers whose lives have been touched by cancer and for anyone whose faith has wavered in the face of adversity, thats why im here is the inspiring memoir of ohio state football legend chris spielman and his late wife stefanie. In 1998 his wife stefanie was diagnosed with breast cancer, and so began an 11year journey that brought joy and suffering to the spielmans, as well as hope and. Carrie rose to prominence after her marriage to chris. In thats why im here, spielman traces his storied career, recalls his courtship of stefanie belcher, cherishes the growth of their four children and invokes the deep spiritual faith that gave their family wisdom and comfort in times of struggle.
Take a look at how spielman got his rise to the top. He was a 2 time all american for the ohio state university buckeyes. Chris spielman was a fourtime pro bowl selection with the detroit lions from 198895 and won the lombardi award as top collegiate linebacker while at ohio state. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Although known to many of you as an ohio state football legend and a fourtime pro bowl nfl linebacker, this book not only talks about his remarkable life on the gridiron, but it will also give you a look into his personal life and that of his. Under the most gutwrenching circumstances they never gave up or felt sorry for themselves. Chris spielmans broadcasting career started in 1999, as an nfl studioshow analyst for fox sports net. Chris spielman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. People know him best for playing as a linebacker for the ohio state buckeyes. Chris is a former american football player, now, he works as an analyst for the fox nfl. They have also lived in redford, mi and canton, mi. Chris spielman is in the ohio state records book for a number of reasons. Chris spielman girlfriend, remmaried, dating, wife, stats, net worth chris spielman was born on october 11, 1965 at canton, ohio.
Scott springer with amir riep of colerain on signing day. Chris spielman was a high school and ohio state football legend and a. Chris spielman is an allstar linebacker from massillon ohio. Though there are plenty of onthefield tales in the book, its not just for football fans. Chris spielman generally travels from columbus, oh, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. Apr 25, 2012 chris spielman the football legend is a key to the story. Chris spielman the football legend is a key to the story. Chris spielmans book shines a new light on his wifes struggle. Growing up in canton, ohio, chris spielman knew he was destined to play football. And there he is, chris spielman, linebacker, philanthropist, father and the embodiment of what ohio state university football professes to look like, sharing space on a banner with a car maker. Although known to many of you as an ohio state football legend and a fourtime pro bowl nfl linebacker, this book not only. His accomplishments on the field were a major factor in the spielmans high profile and their unique opportunity to fight this battle in a way that would bless so many. The author is a very well known football player but not many know about his personal life and the tragedy of his wife stefanies death from cancer. The pair has two daughters from the marriage, kendra spielman, and gina spielman.
Columbus, ohio ap stefanie spielman, the wife of nfl and ohio state star chris spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. Spring 2012 is going to be a busy time for autograph collectors. Stark county native chris spielman will return home tuesday to sign copies of the inspirational new book thats why im here. Chris spielman by people staff december 31, 1999 12. Carrie yocom biography affair, married, husband, ethnicity.
Chris spielman was a high school and ohio state football legend and a fourtime pro bowl linebacker, but he didnt tackle his. Jim carrey, book signing tour for memoirs and misinformation. Chris spielman phone, address, background info whitepages. We can provide you with the cheapest chris spielman ticket prices, premium seats, and complete event information for all chris spielman. Chris spoke to our audience personally, inspiring us to find our purpose in life through his story of hope and determination. Now 18, she learned that on a family road trip, when she thought the rv was making a. People know him best for playing as a linebacker for the ohio state buckeyes and. He also works for fox as nfl analyst together with sideline reporter, kristina pink and the experienced play by play announcer dick stockton. Select this result to view chris d m spielmans phone number, address, and more. Heres the trailer to next weeks episode of a football life. Charles christopher spielman born october 11, 1965 is a former american football player and is currently an analyst for fox nfl. Oct 15, 2018 want to buy a house associated with osu football royalty. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country.
Mar 27, 2015 the book was on the summer reading list at first presbyterian two years ago. Chris spielman wrote this book in a way that made your more interested in his wifes struggle with cancer than anything he did as a star inside linebacker for massillon high school, ohio state university, or the detroit lions and other teams he played for in the nfl. The book was on the summer reading list at first presbyterian two years ago. Chris spielman and his four children will start today with a mothers day trip to union cemetery along the olentangy river in columbus.
Chris spielman college stats college football at sports. Chris spielman news from united press international. Their first daughter is madison spielman, a second child is a son noah spielman, a third is a daughter macy spielman and a fourth is a daughter audrey spielman. His book thats why im here was released in spring of 2012. Chris spielman was born on october 11, 1965 in canto ohio. He played linebacker at the ohio state university, where he was a twotime allamerican, and for the detroit lions in the national football league nfl, where he was a threetime all pro. Jul 16, 2017 and there he is, chris spielman, linebacker, philanthropist, father and the embodiment of what ohio state university football professes to look like, sharing space on a banner with a car maker. Chris played 11 years in the nfl for the detroit lions, buffalo bills, and the cleveland browns. You know chris spielman as a football player, but hes a much better man, stauffer said. Contact chris spielmans booking agent for speaking fees and availability. The couple married in 1989 and they separated in 2009 after her death. He is known for his work on espnu summer house 2006, the muppets. He represented the detroit lions in four pro bowls and was named the teams defensive mvp in 1993 and 1994. Wearing a buckeye necklace in the audience, dave stauffer started tearing up before spielman even took the stage, as he recalled the heartwrenching final chapter.
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