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Episode 13 - Chris Godfrey Interview (Part 1 of 4)

February 07, 2022 • Dr. Joe Brickner • Season 2 • Episode 13

Chris Godfrey grew up in Detroit and played on three University of Michigan Big Ten Champs and Rose Bowl teams as a starting defensive lineman. He eventually moved to the offensive line as a pro and played 9 professional seasons, highlighted by his Super Bowl win over the John Elway's Broncos in of all places, the Rose Bowl!

In part 1 of 4 Chris talks about:

growing up in Detroit and being mentored early for success
having to move to Florida his high school senior year
coming back to Michigan to play for the Wolverines
how playing for Bo Schembechler prepared him for the NFL

As you will find out in the latter parts of this 4-part series, Chris was and is much more than just a pro football player. He became a lawyer, and author, and founded an organization, Life Athletes, geared to help people do what is right and to never quit. He is smart, articulate, spiritual and well grounded. He shares his secret to success with the listeners and offers his guidance for others as they face adversity.

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