On the heels of “Forgotten Forefathers,” Gus Garcia-Roberts’ recent story about former football players struggling to get acces to the NFL’s pension and disability payouts, I spoke recently ol’ No. 22 for the Cleveland Browns – Felix Wright.
I called Wright to talk about an event he’s doing on February 12th and 13th, when he’ll join Hanford Dixon, Frank Minnifield, and Al Gross at the Cleveland Improv (2000 Sycamore Street, 216.696.4677) to tell stories about their former playing days with the Browns. It’s a don’t-miss event for fans itching for some good news as we wait for the next Season of Dreams to begin. But I also wanted to get his take on the plight of him and his old colleagues. …
This article appears in Jan 23-30, 2008.
My mom knew Felix in college. It’s kinda cool to see him sharing his legacy with other people.