Chatting with Charlie
The Lions great discussed the importance of character on and off the football field during a video conference with students across the country.
Sanders recently served as a panelist on the Pro Football Hall of Fame roundtable discussing the documentary "Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football.”
The program provides students the opportunity to learn first-hand what it took beyond athletic ability for legendary Heroes of the Game to achieve success on and off the football field with a focus on positive character qualities. The series aligns with the Hall of Fame’s Mission Statement to Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values and Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE.
"Each and every day is a building process in your life." - Charlie Sanders #HeartOfHOFer pic.twitter.com/IBiAAWJqU2
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2014
"Make sure you choose a role model that's more than just an athlete. Someone who's also a good person." -Charlie Sanders #HeartOfHOFer
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2014
"Athletics is more than financial gains. It was what we learned over the challenge and course of competing." Charlie Sanders #HeartOfHOFer
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2014
"My character traits were based on my parents and my school." - Charlie Sanders #HeartofHOFer
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2014
"Some of the greatest accomplishments in life are the challenges you impose upon yourself." - Charlie Sanders #HeartOfHOFer
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2014
"No matter what you become, make sure you become the best that you can be at it." - Charlie Sanders #HeartOfHOFer
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2014
"If you can humble yourself then you're blessed." - Charlie Sanders #HeartOfHOFer
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2014
"Before you go to bed at night, ask yourself, what did I do today to improve my character?" - Charlie Sanders #HeartOfHOFer
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2014
"If you can be honest with yourself you can be honest with every other aspect of your life." - Charlie Sanders #HeartOfHOFer
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2014
"Search your heart and work hard at being the best person you can possibly be." - Charlie Sanders #HeartOfHOFer
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2014 Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE: Edition 2
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