John “Big Game” Harrison


There isn’t a person in Virginia Beach who doesn’t know the legend of John “Big Game” Harrison. Perhaps one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history, holding the record for most consciousions received and quarterbacks paralyzed.

Following his medically encouraged departure from the sport, he settled into his life as local celebrity, and eventual sports reporter for the Public Opinion after losing his life savings. Someday, he hopes to find where he put it.

“The key to sports is simple. Just be better than the other guy. I don’t know what these guys with charts are always on about. Are they stupid?”

John “Big Game” Harrison