Julius Peppers finds a strong voice

Posted Dec 26, 2010
11-year-old Javon Jackson was awestruck as he stood next to Julius Peppers. "How tall are you?" Javon inquired. In the eyes of Javon and the 11 other boys there from Big Brothers Big Sisters, the 6-foot-7, 283-pound defensive end seemed larger than life. Their mesmerized looks had plenty to do with the $100,000 check Peppers presented to Big Brothers Big Sisters as part of his personal initiative, "Game Plan for Life." (Chicago Tribune)

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