We had a surprise in-store for ClairtonBears Varsity Football & Girls Flag Football teams this afternoon: A visit from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell & Hall of Fame running back & Pittsburgh native Curtis Martin!
Goodell spoke to the teams about his excitement to be there, congratulated the teams on their successful seasons, congratulated head coach Wayne Wade for being named the Steelers Week 8 Coach of the Week, & shared his vision for the growth of Girls Flag Football.
Curtis Martin shared his early football experiences playing at Taylor Allderdice High School & later at PittFB, & the role football has played in overcoming personal adversity.