Drew Brees

Birth Name:

Drew Christopher Brees

Birth Place:

Austin, Texas, United States

Profession

Producer, Writer, Actor

Established the Brees Dream Foundation in 2003 to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide education and opportunities for children and families in need
Was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XLIV
Won the Maxwell Award, designating him as the nation's top collegiate player, in the 2000 season
Earned his bachelor's degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University's Krannert School of Management
Attended Westlake High School where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball and led his football team to a perfect record at the 1996 5A State Championships
Spent five years playing professional football with the San Diego Chargers
Was the quarterback for the New Orleans Saints when the team won the 2009 Super Bowl
Fans voted for him to be the cover athlete for the "Madden NFL 11" video game
Chose the number nine on his football uniform is in honor of baseball player Ted Williams
Co-authored "Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity" with Chris Fabry

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