Drew Brees fights back tears in talking about the day he found out Steve Gleason had ALS

Saints quarterback Drew Brees fought back tears as he talked about his friend Steve Gleason and the day he found out he had been diagnosed with ALS.

"There is no person on Earth with the strength, courage, passion and tenacity to overcome all obstacles and make a lasting impact that Steve has made. Steve, you're an inspiration, you're a source of strength to so many, especially me," Brees said.

It was Brees' 41st birthday and his son's 11th birthday. He called Gleason an American Hero and said there was no place he'd rather be.

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