Former Pittsburgh Steelers great James Harrison recounts his first heartbreak to his son, detailing a funny incident regarding body counts. A five-time Pro Bowl pick, Harrison secured two Super Bowls with the Steelers: XL and XLIII. In 2008, he was the sole undrafted athlete to receive the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. Harrison was recognized for his forceful playing style during matches. Harrison is in third place on the Steelers’ all-time list for sack leaders, having achieved 80.5. At present, he is seen on FS1 serving as a football analyst.
James Harrison discusses an awkward talk he had with his son.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers star James Harrison recently shared his family experiences on The Pivot podcast, recounting a moving story about his eldest son’s first heartbreak that had everyone laughing. In a segment, host Ryan Clark inquired about the discussions James Harrison had with his son regarding girls, and Harrison recounted his own first heartbreak to his son, who had experienced one as well.
Harrison’s son inquired about his sexual experiences, and he defended his count by citing a deficit of Christian values during his upbringing. Nonetheless, his son deemed it acceptable, as Harrison only responded out of fear that his son would ask his mother. “Hey Dad, how many people have you been with?” James Harrison’s child inquired of him.
Harrison’s paternal guidance to his son became a comical incident, as he urged him to concentrate on his own well-being and steer clear of emotional pain. The audacious question elicited chuckles from the crowd, yet Harrison felt assured about becoming similar to him, though not as extreme. Harrison has shown interest in a coaching position and has even contacted the Steelers.
In 2008, he was the sole undrafted athlete awarded Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Harrison was recognized for his aggressive playing style during matches. Harrison also played for the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe and had short spells with the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals.
Following the 2013 season, he announced his retirement from the NFL; however, he later returned to the Steelers and spent part of his last NFL season with the New England Patriots. Harrison holds the third position on the Steelers’ all-time sack leaders list, totaling 80.5.