Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton doesn’t need to look far for an example of what kind of impact a professional athlete can have on a young person’s life — really only back to his own childhood.
When Newton was growing up in Atlanta, his school was visited by then-Atlanta Braves outfielder David Justice, a World Series champion and one of the biggest figures in town.
The young Newton figured if he could see a star such as Justice in person, he could one day reach that level.
Not only has Newton reached that level of stardom, but he has also assumed the same role Justice played in his life for at least one other young athlete.