8. Teddy Bruschi
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Tedy Bruschi wasn’t necessarily one of the “best” players in the Tom Brady era of the New England Patriots, but you can pretty darn sure that he was one of the most beloved. Another invaluable cog in New England’s first two Super Bowl wins, Bruschi was diagnosed with a stroke and partial paralysis in early 2005.
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Yet, after initially planning to sit out the upcoming 2005 season, he played in a majority of it, which rightfully earned him the honor of being named the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year. The two-time All-Pro was honored in the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.
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