BOBBY ENGRAM: IN HOT PURSUIT OF A CURE

Bobby Engram is familiar with the art of the chase. On the gridiron, that is. Now, with his foundation that launched in 2008, Bobby is chasing something else:  A cure for sickle cell anemia–the disease that afflicts his 10-year old daughter.

To say that an interview with Bobby Engram was something that Hugbacker looked forward to would be an understatement. Everything we’d heard and read about the Seattle Seahawks’ wide receiver pointed toward good vibes, and a man we couldn’t wait to chat with. Regaled for his attributes on the field since his celebrated days at Penn State, the awesome Mr. Engram is scoring much more than touchdowns these days, raising awareness for sickle cell anemia via The Bobby Engram Foundation. Well-respected, articulate, and admired both on and off the field, Bobby, of course, blew the doors off all expectations. We came away with the picture of a man characterized by determination, warmth, humility, class…and lots of fun. In fact, we kinda didn’t want the conversation to end…

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