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The underdog story of Efe Obada, who went from abandoned and homeless on the streets of London to landing in the NFL after only one year of playing football.

Football

How Efe Obada Survived Childhood Abandonment & Homelessness on His Journey to the NFL

“There were times I’d steal food just to eat.”

18 hours ago
The underdog story of Freddie Patek, who went from getting cut as a high school senior to being a 3-time All-Star for the Kansas City Royals The underdog story of Freddie Patek, who went from getting cut as a high school senior to being a 3-time All-Star for the Kansas City Royals

Baseball

From One Draft to Another: How 5’5” Freddie Patek Went from the Air Force to the Major Leagues

“I’d rather be the smallest player in the majors than the tallest player in the minors.”

July 3, 2025
The story of Joe Klecko, who went from driving a dump truck to becoming an NFL legend who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The story of Joe Klecko, who went from driving a dump truck to becoming an NFL legend who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Football

The Wild Path That Took Joe Klecko From Driving a Dump Truck to Leading the NFL in Sacks

He played semi-pro football under an alias to keep his college eligibility intact – just in case.

June 27, 2025
The story of how Walter Clayton Jr. went from unranked high school recruit to 2025 NBA Draft prospect. The story of how Walter Clayton Jr. went from unranked high school recruit to 2025 NBA Draft prospect.

Basketball

This 2025 NBA Draft Prospect Wasn’t Even Ranked in High School

Coming out of high school, ESPN didn't have him ranked in their top 100 lists. Here's how he became a top NBA Draft prospect.

June 24, 2025
The inspiring underdog story of Daniel Nava, who went from 4'8" high schooler to college equipment manager at Santa Clara to MLB hero and World Series champion. The inspiring underdog story of Daniel Nava, who went from 4'8" high schooler to college equipment manager at Santa Clara to MLB hero and World Series champion.

Baseball

How a 4’8” High School Benchwarmer Went from College Equipment Manager to World Series Champion

The real-life Waterboy was the longest of longshots.

June 7, 2025
New juicy details emerge on the inspiring underdog story of Kurt Warner New juicy details emerge on the inspiring underdog story of Kurt Warner

Football

Kurt Warner Went From Bagging Groceries to Winning The Super Bowl…in Only 6 Years

Plus, the mysterious bug bite that almost ruined his chances. "Who is this dude? Like, we're trying to give him a chance to make...

May 30, 2025

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