Tebow among a growing group of athletes expressing faith on the field

JANUARY 29, 2009

Tim Tebow's public expression of faith, including wearing eyeblack with a Bible verse on it may have been rare in college football, but it's becoming much more common in the NFL.

Here is a Kansas City Star article by Rick Montgomery that takes a closer look at athletes, including Tebow, professing their Christian faith on the field.

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