Rodney Peete
August 27, 2007
Hosted by Eddie George
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Episode Description
Rodney Peete has had an admirable career. 15 seasons in the National Football League. A regular hosting gig on one of the top television sports shows. A marriage to star Actress Holly Robinson Peete and three beautiful kids. All of this and he still finds time to be an activist for fighting Parkinson's Disease. Rodney's a true role model. Join Eddie as he speaks with Rodney this week on Radio, By George! Eddie and Rodney will discuss his career evolution, what life is like being married to one of the most beautiful women on the planet, and why he was moved to co-found the HollyRod Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to alleviating the financial, physical, and emotional burdens of families who have to deal with this debilitating disease. Call in and join the conversation. Your questions, comments, and observations are always welcome.
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“Radio, By George!” is a lifestyle program dedicated to improving the lives of listeners by focusing on the holistic growth of their mind, body, and spirit. Host Eddie George shares his life experiences, as well as the experiences of his guest commentators and experts with the listening audience to focus them toward reaching their personal and professional goals. Tune in to Radio, By George and learn from the life experiences of a man who went from being a somewhat unruly kid in the streets of Philadelphia, to a retired professional athlete who has become a role-model for not only young people, but for business men and women globally. His modern-day Horatio Alger story is inspirational to the average person. Plan to spend time with Eddie George and his empowering talk radio show, Radio, By George!
Eddie George
With his passionate and competitive spirit, Eddie George has carved a special niche for himself in the professional sports arena, particularly the NFL where he is only the second NFL running back to rush for 10,000 yards while never missing a start, joining Jim Brown. In addition to the Heisman Trophy, George won several NFL Rookie of the Year awards in 1996, and was the Tennessee Titans’ starting tailback until 2003. George’s punishing north-and-south running style won him the 1997 AP’s “Offensive Rookie of the Year” honors as well as four consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl from 1998-2001. Drafted in the first round by the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, George owns virtually every franchise rushing record. He led the AFC Champion Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000. Eddie also spent one season playing for the Dallas Cowboys. He recently joined FOX Sports Network as co-host of Pro Football Weekly. In addition, Eddie has broadened his work as a philanthropist by donating his time and money to various charities, including his own non-profit organization, Visions with Infinite Possibilities (VIP). He is also founder and part owner of The EDGE GROUP, a landscape architecture company, and “Eddie George’s Grille 27” in Columbus, OH. Eddie latest endeavor takes him further into health and fitness through his company, EGX Lifestyle. He is married to Tamara Johnson and they have a son, Eriq and he also has a nine year old son, Jaire.
