A quarter-century ago today, Drew Bledsoe was knocked out of a game against the Jets--and nearly died. After recovering, he never reclaimed his job, but he would continue to thrive, in the NFL and in his post-football life.
25 years ago, Tom Brady replaced Drew Bledsoe after a devastating hit against the Jets. Meanwhile, a sheared blood vessel in Bledsoe's chest was causing massive hemorrhaging and a trip to the hospital saved his life.
via E60's 'Drew Bledsoe - Better With Age'.