In December 2014, Chiefs safety Eric Berry was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Just ten months later, he returned to the Kansas City lineup and received a roaring ovation from the crowd gathered at Arrowhead Stadium during the Chiefs’ first home game of the 2015-16 NFL season. He went on to make his fourth Pro Bowl.
Berry was given the AP Comeback Player of the Year award after the season, and on Wednesday night, he was also given the Best Comeback Player award at the ESPYs. He then delivered an inspiring speech that he dedicated to all those fighting cancer and other diseases. You can watch his speech above and read a portion of it below:
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