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Robert Kraft-Led Trip to Israel Has Profound Impact on Hall of Famers


(ESPN) Mike Reiss - 18 Pro Football Hall of Famers joined New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on a trip to Israel on June 13-21. Each day, the Hall of Famers heard from various people in Israel, such as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday. "You could hear just really how proud he is of his state and how resilient and tough they are," said Andre Reed. Jerome Bettis said, "One thing that was resounding was the resolve of the Jewish people....The message that you get...was their love with the state of Israel, their country. But also the understanding that they were a people who were bashed and beaten, and they were able to rise and overcome it. You get that message with every single person you meet."
2017-06-21 00:00:00
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