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Brees Honors New Orleans and Family | Lafayette Louisiana News
Drew Brees finally donned his gold jacket, delivering a heartfelt Hall of Fame speech that celebrated not just his 20-year career, but the city of New Orleans that embraced him like family—especially after Katrina. He honored neighbors who brought food, the resilience of “Who Dat Nation,” and iconic moments like Steve Gleason’s blocked punt and Super Bowl XLIV. With deep gratitude, he praised coach Sean Payton for trust and strategy, shared laughs about post-victory plane rides, and paid tribute to his late mother, wife Brittany, and four kids—who kept his passion alive. Most poignantly, he…
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