He was fighting cancer at the same time my son was fighting leukemia, so he was John's big hero (forget about the steroids, he's fighting cancer, man).
For all of his heroics on the football field, as I remember, he led a tragic life.
I have to confess to you, though, that my favorite football quarterback (until I found the Raiders) was Y.A.Tittle of the accursed 49rs!
God bless us all. Each, and every one.
/john