On this episode of Our American Stories, Rich Wingo’s football journey began under legendary Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, whose tough, uncompromising style forged players into men prepared for more than just Saturdays in Tuscaloosa. Bryant’s influence followed Wingo beyond his college years and into the NFL, where he suited up for the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. It was in those two worlds, the Crimson Tide and the Packers, that Wingo’s understanding of discipline, perseverance, and faith deepened. Looking back, he shares how the lessons from a storied college football program and one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises transformed not just his playing career, but his entire outlook on life.

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<p>On this episode of Our American Stories, Rich Wingo&rsquo;s football journey began under legendary Alabama coach Paul &ldquo;Bear&rdquo; Bryant, whose tough, uncompromising style forged players into men prepared for more than just Saturdays in Tuscaloosa. Bryant&rsquo;s influence followed Wingo beyond his college years and into the NFL, where he suited up for the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. It was in those two worlds, the Crimson Tide and the Packers, that Wingo&rsquo;s understanding of discipline, perseverance, and faith deepened. Looking back, he shares how the lessons from a storied college football program and one of the NFL&rsquo;s most iconic franchises transformed not just his playing career, but his entire outlook on life.</p>
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Bear Bryant Taught Him to Win, the Packers Taught Him to Believe

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