He didn’t have a house, used to sleep outside and go hungry, but he played football. He became a star! How is it possible? This incredible story of a homeless football player is cooler than any movie!
Damon has been fast since childhood. He went to Phoenix College, where he played for the college team. Sheehy-Guiseppi was noted for his hard work. However, the college soon refused Damon a scholarship. Therefore, he left his native Arizona. Sheehy-Guiseppi traveled around the country for two years in search of at least some opportunity to play football, but all the doors were closed.
At last, with almost no money, he reached Florida, where he took a desperate action. In short, Damon came uninvited to the NFL club, where the newcomers were. He lied and said that he was invited by the vice president of The Cleveland Browns Alonzo Highsmith. The trick worked. Sheehy-Guiseppi received a micro-chance and took advantage of it.
Desperate Impostor
The high-speed football player was invited to another training session. However, at that time, he was forced to spend the nights near the fitness center, and only a few days later they let him inside. He didn’t even have enough money for food; he ate once or twice a day. He was often treated to a meal by some random guys. Nevertheless, it was not in vain. On April 5th, 2019, Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi signed a contract with the NFL club, and four months later, in just one evening, he became a world celebrity. Since March of this year, the player is a free agent. Let’s see how the incredible story of a homeless football player plays out.
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