Julius Peppers did not seek to be a commercial star, letting his Hall of Fame play on the field speak for itself. But plenty who played with him speak of his legendary moments. "The stories you would hear about him are unlimited. And all true," his high school teammate Brian Batchelor said. NFL teammates like Ricky Proehl were impressed immediately. (WCNC)
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Julius Peppers’ journey from the Carolinas to Canton
Legendary football player Julius Peppers got his start on the gridiron in Bailey, North Carolina a few decades ago.