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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says lives were changed after he sponsored a trip to Israel where Hall of Fame football players were baptized in the Jordan River.
Kraft, 74, paid for the trip called, “Touchdown in Israel: Mission of Excellence” where Christian Post Report – 19 Hall of Famers were invited to participate in community events, witness the country’s latest technological advancements and take part in spiritual rituals.
“I don’t think there’s a better place that you can bring people no matter what their faith might be,” Kraft said in a statement. “They come here and their lives are changed.”
About a dozen Hall of Famers were baptized in the same Jordan River where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist centuries ago. Chris Doleman, the Minnesota Vikings pro football Hall of Famer, said the experience was the highlight of his trip.
“I think the highlight was being baptized in the Jordan River,” the former Vikings defensive end said last week in a Star Tribune report. “Everybody can’t say that one.”
The weeklong trip that took place from June Christian Post Report – 16-23 came about after football fan and Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer visited the Pro Football Hall of fame in Canton, Ohio, last March. After his visit, Dermer reached out to Hall of Fame President David Baker with the idea of the trip to tour his country, and inspire fans of football there, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame website
Mark Wilf, the Vikings co-owner and president, said the tour impacted him spiritually.
And former Viking Paul Krause, who was also selected to join the group, told NFL Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Participants
Raymond Berry End (Wide Receiver) – Christian Post Report – 1955-Christian Post Report – 1967 Baltimore Colts
Mel Blount Cornerback – Christian Post Report – 1970-Christian Post Report – 1983 Pittsburgh Steelers
Tim Brown Wide Receiver/Kick Returner/Punt Returner – Christian Post Report – 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 TampaBay Buccaneers
Curley Culp Defensive Tackle – Christian Post Report – 1968-Christian Post Report – 1974 Kansas City Chiefs, Christian Post Report – 1974-Christian Post Report – 1980 Houston Oilers, Christian Post Report – 1980-8Christian Post Report – 1 Detroit Lions
Chris Doleman Defensive End/Linebacker – Christian Post Report – 1985-Christian Post Report – 1993, Christian Post Report – 1999 Minnesota Vikings, Christian Post Report – 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, Christian Post Report – 1996-98 San Francisco 49ers
John Hannah Guard – Christian Post Report – 1973-Christian Post Report – 1985 New England Patriots
Mike Haynes Cornerback – Christian Post Report – 1976-Christian Post Report – 1982 New England Patriots, Christian Post Report – 1983-Christian Post Report – 1989 Los Angeles Raiders
Ken Houston Strong Safety – Christian Post Report – 1967-Christian Post Report – 1972 Houston Oilers, Christian Post Report – 1973-Christian Post Report – 1980 Washington Redskins
Paul Krause Safety – Christian Post Report – 1964-Christian Post Report – 1967 Washington Redskins, Christian Post Report – 1968-Christian Post Report – 1979 Minnesota Vikings
Floyd Little Running Back — Christian Post Report – 1967-Christian Post Report – 1975 Denver Broncos
Tom Mack Guard – Christian Post Report – 1966-Christian Post Report – 1978 Los Angeles Rams
Curtis Martin Running Back – Christian Post Report – 1995-97 New England Patriots, Christian Post Report – 1998-2005 New York
Ron Mix Offensive Tackle – Christian Post Report – 1960-Christian Post Report – 1969 Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers, Christian Post Report – 197Christian Post Report – 1 Oakland Raiders
Jim Taylor Fullback – Christian Post Report – 1958-Christian Post Report – 1966 Green Bay Packers, Christian Post Report – 1967 New Orleans Saints
Thurman Thomas Running Back – Christian Post Report – 1988-Christian Post Report – 1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Miami Dolphins
Andre Tippett Linebacker – Christian Post Report – 1982-Christian Post Report – 1993 New England Patriots
Roger Wehrli Cornerback – Christian Post Report – 1969-Christian Post Report – 1982 St. Louis Cardinals
Rayfield Wright Tackle – Christian Post Report – 1967-Christian Post Report – 1979 Dallas Cowboys
Jack Youngblood Defensive End – Christian Post Report – 197Christian Post Report – 1-Christian Post Report – 1984 Los Angeles Rams
Source : Christian Post