Top Athletes - Hard Work , Catholic Faith

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Did you know Coach Vince Lombardi & Coach Don Shula, who both won multiple NFL championships,  regularly attended daily Mass?

The former Brooklyn Dodger & NYM manager was a devout Catholic,  he never missed Mass .
 
Emerson Boozer a starting running back on the 1969 SB champion NYJ was a regular lector at St. Hugh's Catholic Church in Melville NY.
Kobe Bryant & Caitlin Clark regularly attended/attend Mass. 
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzula says the rosary daily. 

Jordan Speith professes his Catholic faith. 

Basketball HOF Coach, Coach K..& College basketball analyst Bill Rafferty both value & practice their Catholic faith. 
Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge

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