"I ended up getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies on June 8, 2010 and the next day, my dad passed away, in June 9, 2010. So I'm at the biggest high of my life on June 8th. And the next day, June 9th, he's gone."

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Source: CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield, www.cnn.com. January 11, 2014.

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Russell Wilson is a professional football quarterback known for his leadership and resilience on and off the field, particularly with the Seattle Seahawks.

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