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Twenty-four years ago, on Sept. 23, 2001, Drew Bledsoe experienced a medical emergency after a particularly rough tackle

The New England Patriots quarterback was rushed to the hospital after the game and miraculously survived

Now, Bledsoe owns wineries and stays connected to the football world

On Sept. 23, 2001, Drew Bledsoe was leading the New England Patriots as quarterback in a seemingly routine game against the New York Jets.

He had just signed the NFL ’s biggest contract ever and was a fan-favorite. All of that was cut short, though, when Bledsoe got hit in quick succession by Mo Lewis and Shaun Ellis. Tom Brady took his place on the field, and at first, the team doctors thought Bledsoe was simply suffering from a concussion. After the game, though, as his co

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