From Childhood to First Round Pick w/ Todd Blackledge

In this episode, Jon interviews Todd Blackledge. They dive into Blackledge's childhood. From three different high schools in four years to his home run at his first at-bat. His years at Penn State and the legend of Joe Paterno. Todd led Paterno to his first National Championship in the 1982 season. Blackledge was the MVP of that game.

They talk about Todd's journey of finding God. Then to him being a first-round pick in the NFL. They talk about his career for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also, they highlight the fact that his father Ron Blackledge was one of the coaches in Pittsburgh. Lastly, Jon and Todd discuss Todd's broadcasting career and all of the wonderful relationships that have stemmed from it.

"My friendship with Todd has spanned some 40 years.

In that time we have shared many of life‘s changes, however through it all, Todd has met each challenge and blessing with integrity and tremendous character.

I am proud to call him my friend."

~Jon

The Working Class HUMP Podcast is about hard-working people. Who have blood on their knuckles, callouses on their hands, scabs on their shins and sweat on their brow. People out of sheer principle just would not quit and with continued hard work found themselves in positions that could make a difference in someone else's life along with their own.

Just from being hard Working-Class HUMPS

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