Brian Pillman

OVERCOMING THE ODDS I forgot to wish a Happy Birthday today to the late Brian Pillman (RIP). Even though his life ended too soon, Brian overcame the Odds like no other. As a child, Pillman developed multiple throat polyps and underwent over 40 operations to tend to them before the age of three. Brian excelled in Football and became a two-time Second Team All American and played for the Bengals and the CFL. Despite his small stature, Brian Pillman was determined to excel as a Professional Wrestler as well. Training under the legendary Stu Hart, Brian brought a High Flying Style to the ring that was unique thus giving him the Name Flyin Brian!! In addition, Pillman had a car accident in which he was in a coma for a week and suffered a shattered ankle. Nonetheless, he continued Wrestling until he died. Brian Pillman Overcame the Odds of undergoing 40 throat operations before the age of three, He Overcame the Odds of being a smaller man in the Big Man Worlds of Football and Wrestling. He continued doing what he did even with a shattered ankle. RIP Brian Pillman!!!