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Berry Named AP NFL Comeback Player Of Year
February 06, 2016 | Football
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Tennessee legend and Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry was named the AP Comeback Player of the Year at Saturday's NFL Honors event in San Francisco.
Eric Berry's return from Hodgkin's lymphoma was, in the eyes of many, the best story in football this season.
The Associated Press agrees, naming the Kansas City Chiefs safety their Comeback Player of the Year at NFL Honors on Saturday.
"There were some tough times. There were times I felt like I couldn't do it anymore," Berry said in his acceptance speech. "There were times of uncertainty. ... There were a lot of lonely nights but my mom was right there. ... When I lost my hair, (my dad) shaved his head so I wouldn't be by myself and I love you to death for that."
Berry added, "I knew I would be here, but I feel like I'm dreaming right now."
After leaving the team late in 2014 to battle his illness, Berry roared back in 2015 to earn his fourth Pro Bowl selection and second first-team All-Pro nod, looking as good as ever for a Chiefs defense that surged down the stretch during Kansas City's heady 11-game win streak.
"I am truly honored, truly blessed, truly thankful" #NFL #AP Comeback Player of the Year Eric Berry pic.twitter.com/aRJdCaPRMR
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) February 7, 2016
"@InkyJohnson, big bro, thank you for showing me that miracles do happen, I love everybody" - Eric Berry #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/ifAZNGQDgV
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) February 7, 2016
"Just live out your dreams, don't let anything come in between it. If you are unsure about anything just get on your knees and pray." - EB
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) February 7, 2016
Eric Berry is the 2015 Comeback Player of the Year!#NFLHonors | https://t.co/3vMVO7SLst pic.twitter.com/9fPzt9HBBY
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 7, 2016
Congrats, @Stuntman1429! 👏👏👏#welcomEBack #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/dOvvL3t21l
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 7, 2016
What a story. What a season.
Congratulations @Stuntman1429! The 2015 Comeback Player of the Year. pic.twitter.com/zrhEFg9chQ— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 7, 2016
2015 Comeback Player Of The Year: @Chiefs DB @Stuntman1429! #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/3x7YbWO44R
— NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2016
