Football's Unusual Hit Man
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- Created: 15 June 2023
NOT YOUR STEREOTYPICAL FOOTBALL HIT MAN
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Chuck Cascio
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It is certainly understandable to believe that football's most powerful hitters are massive giants built along the lines of mythical heroes. To a significant degree, that belief is true! I mean, I definitely do not want to be hit by any one of them, and I am sure most fans would agree! However, fans from a certain era will remember a player who countered that physical stereotype but who regularly produced some of the most punishing hits ever. Just 5' 9" and 170 pounds, Pat Fischer drew praise from coaches, teammates, and even opponents for his intelligent, highly physical style of play.
Today the 83-year-old Pat Fischer resides in Ashburn, VA, where he was recently voted “Favorite Local Celebrity” in Ashburn Magazine’s Best of Ashburn 2023. I had the honor of interviewing him along with some of his family members and longtime friends for a feature story that appeared recently in the magazine. Read the feature about this legendary player here, and enjoy remembering that sometimes it takes more than size to make an impact...both on and off the football field!
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