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This time, Irvin focuses on someone other than himself (Photo by AP)
As has been stated before, this is a Cincinnati Bengals column. However, when someone otherwise associated with the NFL does something extraordinary, it deserves recognition everywhere.
Earlier this month, the Dallas Cowboys were rocked, as were the Dallas and NFL communities as whole, when their practice facilities collapsed, injuring several people and permanently paralyzing Cowboys Scouting Assistant, Rich Behm.
On Thursday, May 14, at his premiere party for his new reality show 4th and Long, Irvin presented the Behm family a check for $40,000 to assist with medical costs on behalf of his charitable foundation.
Irvin had solicited his 70 guests, comprised of former and current Cowboy players, among others, for donations for Behm's cause. The check was accepted by his Behm's wife, Michelle. She encouraged everyone to watch the premiere of the show and stated her husband has a long road to go.
"But with all the support from everyone, we will get through this," she said. "He will walk again."
Irvin, a Hall of Fame receiver with the Cowboys, had a reputation as one of the original 'bad boys' of the 1990's Cowboys, including issues with drugs. Since his retirement, he has been quite visible on sports television and radio, as well as going public about his relationship with Jesus Christ as his Savior.
To say the least, this act on Irvin's part will be a most appreciated help for whatever the Behm family faces financially.
To say the most, this act is a very big-hearted lesson from which all NFL fans, and people in general, can learn.
I was never a big Irvin fan, but I give him great respect for doing what he can to help out. Hopefully, others will follow suit. Perhaps today's class of NFL 'superstars' will also learn a lesson about humility and kindness about helping others as opposed to just themselves.
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