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NFL Great Alan Faneca Talks about Playing Offensive Line and Reaching the Pro Football Hall of Fame

October 1, 2021
Hall of Famer Alan Faneca earned nine Pro Bowl selections while playing through epilepsy during his 13-year NFL career.

Nine Pro Bowls. Six first-team All-Pro selections. A diagnosis of epilepsy as a teenager.

Alan Faneca's path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame wasn't guaranteed. Diagnosed with epilepsy in high school, his football career was at risk before it truly began. With medication and medical support, he became an All-American at LSU and a first-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. His 13-year NFL career proved that dedication can overcome any obstacle.