On this episode of Parney Time, Parney welcomes one of the greatest two-sport athletes of his generation, Brian Jordan.

From starring as a Richmond Spider to playing in both the NFL and Major League Baseball, Brian reflects on the journey that made him one of the rare athletes to succeed at the highest level in two professional sports.

Brian shares incredible stories about growing up playing every sport imaginable, why young athletes should avoid specializing too early, and how the University of Richmond changed the course of his life. He also looks back on his football and baseball recruiting process, being drafted in both sports, and the devastating leg injury that nearly ended his career before it truly began.

The two also dive into:
The importance of playing multiple sports growing up
Choosing the University of Richmond and why it became his perfect fit
His football and baseball draft experiences
Overcoming a career-threatening leg injury
How the Atlanta Falcons gave him his first opportunity in the NFL
Incredible stories about Bo Jackson, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and other sports legends
His favorite teammates and career memories
The Brian Jordan Foundation and his passion for youth literacy
Bringing HBCU baseball and softball tournaments to Richmond
His latest ventures in professional football and community development

Learn more about the Brian Jordan Foundation Scholarship Program

This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella, a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: https://labellapc.com/

Follow us on social media!

Follow Cheats @BBallMixtape on Twitter @blackbaseballmixtape on Instagram and listen to the Black Baseball Mixtape

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On this episode of Parney Time, Parney welcomes one of the greatest two-sport athletes of his generation, Brian Jordan.
From starring as a Richmond Spider to playing in both the NFL and Major League Baseball, Brian reflects on the journey that made him one of the rare athletes to succeed at the highest level in two professional sports.
Brian shares incredible stories about growing up playing every sport imaginable, why young athletes should avoid specializing too early, and how the University of Richmond changed the course of his life. He also looks back on his football and baseball recruiting process, being drafted in both sports, and the devastating leg injury that nearly ended his career before it truly began.
The two also dive into:
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<li data-section-id="5ozqgu" data-start="1496" data-end="1541">His football and baseball draft experiences</li>
<li data-section-id="1phods1" data-start="1542" data-end="1586">Overcoming a career-threatening leg injury</li>
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<li data-section-id="tanj6b" data-start="1750" data-end="1794">His favorite teammates and career memories</li>
<li data-section-id="1u4nz9l" data-start="1795" data-end="1859">The Brian Jordan Foundation and his passion for youth literacy</li>
<li data-section-id="5bkzk5" data-start="1860" data-end="1921">Bringing HBCU baseball and softball tournaments to Richmond</li>
<li data-section-id="10avs0f" data-start="1922" data-end="1994">His latest ventures in professional football and community development</li>
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Learn more about the <a href="https://www.brianjordanfoundation.com/scholarship-program.html">Brian Jordan Foundation Scholarship Program</a>
This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella, a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: <a href="https://labellapc.com/">https://labellapc.com/</a>
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After spending the last 35+ years in minor league baseball, Todd "Parney" Parnell is peeling back the curtain to share the incredible memories, relationships, and captivating stories from his storied career on the Parney Time podcast.

Join Parney and the "Pub Club" every other week for authentic conversations, wild untold stories, life lessons, and a lineup of guest interviews that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

You never know what's coming next on Parney Time!  

After spending the last 35+ years in minor league baseball, Todd "Parney" Parnell is peeling back the curtain to share the incredible memories, relationships, and captivating stories from his storied career on the Parney Time podcast.
Join Parney and the "Pub Club" every other week for authentic conversations, wild untold stories, life lessons, and a lineup of guest interviews that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
You never know what's coming next on Parney Time!

Parney Time

From Richmond Spider to Two-Sport Superstar with Brian Jordan

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