Stefanie Spielman and Chris Spielman Honored at Ohio State Game

by Amy Judd | September 5, 2009 at 11:15 am
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Stefanie Spielman, who is the wife of former Ohio State All American linebacker Chris Spielman, were honored together at the Ohio State game today against Navy.

Stefanie, who is a breast cancer survivor was pushed out on to the field in a wheelchair by her husband Chris, and their children accompanied them.

Chris Spielman is about to be enshirned in the college football hall of fame as well.

Before the second half kick-off, Bucks coach Jim Tressel went our to shake hands and speak with both Stefanie and Chris.
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Brenda Ferko

I do not understand...is Stefanie sick again? Why is she in a wheel chair and speaking funny when she was interviewed today?

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toledo

Stefanie has been terminal for a while now. She is in the care of Hospice. Our thoughts are with her children and her family. 

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