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Honoring Super Bowl champion Jason Kelce on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and recognizing Jason's historic career with the Philadelphia Eagles and his generous philanthropic contributions to the City of Philadelphia made through the Make The World Better Foundation and his (Be)Philly Foundation.
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WHEREAS, Jason Kelce is a native of Cleveland Heights, Ohio and was raised by loving parents, Ed and Donna Kelce, alongside his younger brother Travis. Kelce began playing organized football at 12 years old, at Roxboro Middle School, and continued his development at Cleveland Heights High School, where he played running back and linebacker. In addition to his passion for football, Kelce also developed his musical talents as a baritone saxophonist in the school's bands; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Cleveland Heights, Kelce chose to attend the University of Cincinnati. Although he was not recruited to the school's football team, Jason was determined to continue his football career in college and joined the squad as a walk-on at linebacker. Recognizing that his walk-on status meant he would need to fight harder for playing opportunities, Kelce developed a work ethic and underdog mentality during his time in Cincinnati that would define his career as a professional; and
WHEREAS, After a redshirt freshman season at Cincinnati, Kelce made the career-defining shift to play offensive line, starting for two seasons as a guard before finding his home at the center position during his senior season; and
WHEREAS, Jason Kelce entered the NFL Draft in 2011 and he was selected in the 6th round by the Philadelphia Eagles. Recognizing that Jason's skill set and personality were well suited both to the Eagles' playing style and to Philadelphia's passionate sports culture, Kelce's agent predicted, prophetically, "you're going to fit in great in Philadelphia. This is your kind of town"; and
WHEREAS, Kelce made an immediate impact up...
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