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Damar Hamlin: The Person (And Athlete) You Should Have Known A Long Time Ago

Tragedy sells, good news will one day. Exploring humanity's strange dynamics with sports, the fragility of athletics, and the future we should strive for.

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Andrew Petcash
Jan 04, 2023
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Damar Hamlin is one of the NFL’s most well-rounded and generous people.

But why are you only now hearing about him after his injury?

Where has society gone wrong that it takes bad news to learn about the good someone is doing?

Let’s Dive In 👇

How We Got Here

At 8:00pm on January 2nd, very few people knew the Buffalo Bills’ starting safety, Damar Hamlin.

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