He’s known as the New Orleans Saint responsible for the “block heard round the world.” The Saints were playing the Atlanta Falcons 10 years ago, making a historic return to the Super Dome after Hurricane Katrina. The Saints’ Steve Gleason blocked a punt that led to the Saints first score in New Orleans in almost two […]
He’s known as the New Orleans Saint responsible for the “block heard round the world.”
The Saints were playing the Atlanta Falcons 10 years ago, making a historic return to the Super Dome after Hurricane Katrina.
The Saints’ Steve Gleason blocked a punt that led to the Saints first score in New Orleans in almost two years, lifting the spirits of the city devastated by Katrina.
Produced by WDSU News, Steve Gleason — The Journey airs Saturday morning at 8:30 and can be streamed on www.wdsu.com. WDSU is the NBC affiliate in New Orleans owned by Hearst.
Steve Gleason — The Journey follows Gleason’s journey off the field from his diagnosis of Lou Gerhrig’s Disease at the age of 34 through his on-going battle to raise funds and awareness about the disease.
“Steve’s life has been one inspiration after another,” said WDSU’s Scott Walker, host of the special.
“Steve Gleason — The Journey offers a unique insight into his world.”
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