The Sylvester Williams Success Story

Posted Jan 30, 2014
It wasn't that long ago that Sylvester Williams was working at Modine Manufacturing Company in Jefferson City, Mo., making radiator parts for trucks. Sunday, he will represent the University of North Carolina in Super Bowl XLVIII when his Denver Broncos face the Seattle Seahawks. Williams' story of perseverance is one of the best and is worth re-telling. (GoHeels.com)

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