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American Sports Story: John Mackey’s Football Career, Award, & Life Explained

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for American Sports Story.
The new FX series American Sports Story chronicles Aaron Hernandez’s collegiate success as a member of the University of Florida’s elite football team. American Sports Story episode 3 depicts some of Hernandez’s behind-the-scenes struggles both on and off the field despite him being the best college tight end in the country and a recipient of the prestigious John Mackey Award. Established in 2000, the John Mackey Award is not only based on the talent and performance of the recipient but also as an acknowledgment of the exceptional person beneath the helmet and shoulder pads.
Josh Rivera leads the American Sports Story cast as Aaron Hernandez, the former collegiate and NFL superstar tight end who was convicted of murdering semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd in 2015. The first two episodes of American Sports Story capture a basic understanding of Aaron Hernandez’s complicated upbringing and accelerated path to becoming a Florida Gator before joining the NFL in 2010. American Sports Story portrays several NFL players and coaches including Hernandez, Tim Tebow, and Tom Brady. The series looks into Hernandez’s relationship with Florida head coach Urban Meyer and chronicles Hernandez’s head injuries that led to his stage 3 CTE diagnosis in 2017.
American Sports Story is now streaming on Hulu.
Mackey was one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history
The John Mackey Award was named after Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey, who played three seasons at Syracuse University from 1960 to 1962. Mackey was a highly versatile offensive weapon who not only played tight end for the Syracuse Orange but also running back and wide receiver as well. According to Syracuse,

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