Recognized as one of the best defensive players in NFL history, Mike Singletary was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. The longtime Chicago Bear linebacker was an eight-time All-Pro selection playing in 10 Pro Bowls over the course of his 12-year career.
As one of FCA’s charter members, Carl Erskine was one of the first Major League Baseball players to publicly utilize his platform to share the gospel. He remained an active FCA volunteer and supporter throughout his career and served on the National Board of Trustees.
In 1958, John Erickson attended his first FCA national conference in Lake Geneva, Wis. From there, the basketball coach became actively involved in the organization as the dean of numerous FCA events, a member of both the National Advisory Board and the Wisconsin FCA Board of Directors, and the organizer of an FCA adult Bible study in his home.
In 1977, R.V. Brown committed his life to Christ and became involved with a college FCA Huddle group. Brown’s experience with FCA paved the way for a life of sports ministry and youth evangelism.
In 1957 at the age of 19, Tom Osborne drove by himself to Estes Park where he attended the second FCA National Conference. He had been raised in church, but considers that week to be the first time he fully committed himself to Christ.
Mike Singletary
Recognized as one of the best defensive players in NFL history, Mike Singletary was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. The longtime Chicago Bear linebacker was an eight-time All-Pro selection playing in 10 Pro Bowls over the course of his 12-year career.
Danny Lotz
A broken leg may have ended his basketball career prematurely, but for Danny Lotz, it also meant a life-changing introduction to FCA.
Morley Fraser
Morley Fraser used his influence as a popular NCAA Division III football and baseball coach to impact hundreds of athletes with the gospel.
Carl Erskine
As one of FCA’s charter members, Carl Erskine was one of the first Major League Baseball players to publicly utilize his platform to share the gospel. He remained an active FCA volunteer and supporter throughout his career and served on the National Board of Trustees.
John Erickson
In 1958, John Erickson attended his first FCA national conference in Lake Geneva, Wis. From there, the basketball coach became actively involved in the organization as the dean of numerous FCA events, a member of both the National Advisory Board and the Wisconsin FCA Board of Directors, and the organizer of an FCA adult Bible study in his home.
R.V. Brown
In 1977, R.V. Brown committed his life to Christ and became involved with a college FCA Huddle group. Brown’s experience with FCA paved the way for a life of sports ministry and youth evangelism.
Tom Osborne
In 1957 at the age of 19, Tom Osborne drove by himself to Estes Park where he attended the second FCA National Conference. He had been raised in church, but considers that week to be the first time he fully committed himself to Christ.
Freddy Mitchell
As a young high school football coach, Freddy Mitchell accepted Christ after watching a Billy Graham film about Johnny Cash.
John Lotz
Known for his prowess as both a skilled coach and gifted communicator, John Lotz spent most of his adult life as an ardent FCA advocate.
Bobby Bowden
One of the most successful coaches in college football history, Bobby Bowden is equally known for being outspoken about his Christian faith.