Gunnar and Boomer Esiason: How a football family found solace in hockey

Gunnar and Boomer Esiason: How a football family found solace in hockey

Throughout Gunnar Esiasion's journey with Cystic Fibrosis, the sport of hockey has always been huge part of his family. See their story on E60 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN).

How NFL MVP Boomer Esiason’s Relentless Battle to Save His Son Paved the Way for Innovation in Medical Science

Boomer Esiason was one of the more well-known players in the NFL in the 1980s. His team was a perennial contender, and he won the 1988 NFL MVP en route to leading his Cincinnati Bengals to a loss in that year’s Super Bowl. Now, he’s a respected broadcaster and pundit. However, none of that measures up to his stature in the field of medical research. When he was two years old, Esiason’s son, Gunnar, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF), a diso…

Boomer Esiason's son, Gunnar, describes how being an athlete impacted his journey

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Gunnar and Boomer Esiason: How a soccer household discovered solace in hockey

Erin Vail Dec 24, 2024, 07:43 AM ET The common time for a shift in ice hockey is between 30 and 45 seconds. It begins when a participant steps over the bench and takes the ice, charging up and down the rink at full velocity. They throw their physique on the puck, opponents, and the boards, giving the whole lot they’ve. When the shift ends, the participant returns to the bench, dripping with sweat and exhausted, chest heaving as their lungs wo…