Sports In America with David Greene Andrew Whitworth’s Journey from Recruit to Champion to Mentor
Andrew Whitworth is an NFL legend. A four-time Pro Bowler, he played for 16 seasons into his 40s, then retired as the oldest tackle in NFL history. He was known not just for his skill on the field and his longevity — but also widely recognized for his character, and his charity work in his personal life.
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Andrew to hear everything he learned from his 16 seasons in the NFL, like how to sweet-talk the defenders he was up against, and how the game helped him learn to take care of himself and the people around him.
Show Notes
- Andrew Whitworth Mic'd Up For Super Bowl LVI Win vs. Bengals
- Andrew Whitworth is the Walter Payton Man of the Year | NFL Honors
- Look: Rams O-linemen training together in Andrew Whitworth's garage | RamsWire
- Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth retires after 16 NFL seasons, goes out on top | ESPN
- Inside Matthew Stafford's no-look pass to Kupp in Super Bowl LVI | 'America's Game
Show Credits
Host: David Greene
Executive Producers: Joan Isabella, Tom Grahsler
Senior Producer: Michael Olcott
Producer: Michaela Winberg
Associate Producer: Bibiana Correa
Talent Booker: Britt Kahn
Engineer: Mike Villers
Tile Art: Bea Walling
Sports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.