THE ROAD
TO CANTON

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Blessed by the Best: My Journey to Canton and Beyond Hardcover

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"This book is without a doubt the most powerful and poignant autobiography I’ve ever read by a retired professional athlete – ever. And, of course, it would be. In my nearly three decades of covering the NFL for ESPN, I have never encountered anyone like Brian Dawkins. After reading this highly personal, truly inspirational autobiography, now I know why. If you are a parent, a teacher, a coach, a leader in any way in your profession or life, you can learn so much from Brian and this book. His message cuts through all the clutter of our age. His life is a timely reminder that we can do good, for ourselves, our families, our community and our country. Brian is a living embodiment of that. This book is testimony to that achievement – and it can be yours, too.”

- Sal Paolantonio
National Correspondent, ESPN

“There was a purpose to my pain…So for those who are going through it right now, there’s hope. You do have hope. There is something on the other side of this. Don’t get caught up where you are. Don’t stay where you are. Keep moving. Keep pushing through.

– Brian Dawkins

CAREER STATS
BRIAN DAWKINS

(B-Dawk, Wolverine or Weapon X)

Position: DB
Stats: 6-0, 210lb (183cm, 95kg)
Born: October 13, 1973
College: Clemson
Weighted Career AV (100-95…): 100 (124th overall since 1960)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Only player from Clemson elected to the Pro Football HOF.

9× Pro Bowl (1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011)

5× First-team All-Pro (2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009)

Second-team All-Pro (1999)

The first player in NFL history to record a sack, an interception, forced fumble, and touchdown reception in a single game

The first player in NFL history to record at least 30 interceptions and 30 forced fumbles in a career

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2018 inductee

The only player in NFL History with 25+ sack,  25+int & 25+ FF.

DEFENSE & FUMBLES

RECEIVING & RUSHING

*Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team All-Pro

Scoring SUMMARY

*Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team All-Pro

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THE GUEST WHO'S BLESSED BY THE BEST

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Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, Brian Dawkins’ life story is one of constant renewal and rebirth. Often the underdog and challenged by mental health struggles early in his career, he could have easily been pulled down the wrong path. Instead, the guiding presence of his family, friends and faith served as a constant beacon of light along his path to becoming one of the most feared competitors in the NFL and an exclusive member of the NFL Hall of Fame.

WEAPON X

Comics and sports have a long history of interaction. Whether it’s Stan Lee’s “Guardian Project” for the NHL or Indiana Pacers small forward Danny Granger building his own Batcave, the crossover between sports and comics is more present than meets the eye – a fact especially true for Philadelphia Eagles player Brian Dawkins, who hung up his number 20 jersey after 16 seasons of NFL play. While Dawkins became known during his career as one of the premier safeties in the NFL, comic fans will no doubt recognize his football nicknames and alter-ego: “Weapon X” and “Wolverine.” Dawkins has had a long-standing interest in Marvel Comics’ popular X-Men, filling his Eagles locker with memorabilia and collectibles featuring Wolverine. For his retirement game against the New York Giants, Marvel Custom Solutions crafted a poster of Dawkins by artist Jorge Molina to be handed out at the game in honor of Dawkins’ retirement.

Eagles President Don Smolenski said the idea to bring in Marvel Custom Solutions to help commemorate Dawkins’ retirement occurred to several people in the Eagles organization at the same time.

“Dawk loved Wolverine – his locker was full of action figures,” Smolenski told CBR News. “He’s a very quiet, calm man off the field, but one who would get incredibly fired up before games. He called it ‘turning into Weapon X.’ …We’re going to have 70,000 people at our game celebrating Brian’s career. This is such a great way to let them share in the celebration.”

Beyond just having an interest in Wolverine, Dawkins shares a number of similarities with the Canucklehead. “Like Wolverine, Brian Dawkins wasn’t the largest warrior on the battlefield, but he was famously resilient, never backed down from a challenge, was loyal to his team and was feared as one of the league’s hardest hitters,” said Marvel’s Bill Rosemann, who served as project editor for the poster. “During his legendary 13 years in Philadelphia, he started in 182 of 183 games, racking up 898 tackles, 34 interceptions, 21 sacks, was a nine-time Pro-Bowl selection, a six-time All-Pro and a member of the Eagles 75th Anniversary Team and the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team. He truly was the best there is at what he did.”

“[He’s a] fearless player,” added Smolenski. “Ferocious hitter on defense. He set the standard for his teammates. And no opponent ever took him for granted, because he could make plays that beat you.”

WEAPON X

Comics and sports have a long history of interaction. Whether it’s Stan Lee’s “Guardian Project” for the NHL or Indiana Pacers small forward Danny Granger building his own Batcave, the crossover between sports and comics is more present than meets the eye – a fact especially true for Philadelphia Eagles player Brian Dawkins, who hung up his number 20 jersey after 16 seasons of NFL play. While Dawkins became known during his career as one of the premier safeties in the NFL, comic fans will no doubt recognize his football nicknames and alter-ego: “Weapon X” and “Wolverine.” Dawkins has had a long-standing interest in Marvel Comics’ popular X-Men, filling his Eagles locker with memorabilia and collectibles featuring Wolverine. For his retirement game against the New York Giants, Marvel Custom Solutions crafted a poster of Dawkins by artist Jorge Molina to be handed out at the game in honor of Dawkins’ retirement.

Eagles President Don Smolenski said the idea to bring in Marvel Custom Solutions to help commemorate Dawkins’ retirement occurred to several people in the Eagles organization at the same time.

“Dawk loved Wolverine – his locker was full of action figures,” Smolenski told CBR News. “He’s a very quiet, calm man off the field, but one who would get incredibly fired up before games. He called it ‘turning into Weapon X.’ …We’re going to have 70,000 people at our game celebrating Brian’s career. This is such a great way to let them share in the celebration.”

Beyond just having an interest in Wolverine, Dawkins shares a number of similarities with the Canucklehead. “Like Wolverine, Brian Dawkins wasn’t the largest warrior on the battlefield, but he was famously resilient, never backed down from a challenge, was loyal to his team and was feared as one of the league’s hardest hitters,” said Marvel’s Bill Rosemann, who served as project editor for the poster. “During his legendary 13 years in Philadelphia, he started in 182 of 183 games, racking up 898 tackles, 34 interceptions, 21 sacks, was a nine-time Pro-Bowl selection, a six-time All-Pro and a member of the Eagles 75th Anniversary Team and the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team. He truly was the best there is at what he did.”

“[He’s a] fearless player,” added Smolenski. “Ferocious hitter on defense. He set the standard for his teammates. And no opponent ever took him for granted, because he could make plays that beat you.”

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