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Harrison Wilson’s legacy lives on in his son’s remarkable achievements. The Super Bowl champion and seven-time Pro Bowler is a highly esteemed NFL player. With Russell Wilson‘s fame and fortune, he co-founded a company and co-owns an MLS franchise. Wilson’s achievements reflect his father’s influence, fulfilling his father’s vision and surpassing expectations.

That’s the reason, despite difficult times with performance, Russell made sure to honor the memory of his father, who endorsed him always. By sharing this priceless tribute on a public platform like Instagram, Russell Wilson not only celebrated the life of his late father but also inspired others to cherish their own loved ones.

Russell’s touching Instagram Story

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Russell signing a contract worth $245 million for Broncos, determined to victory road. In 2010, Russell Wilson’s father, Harrison Wilson, passed away due to complications from diabetes when Russell was just drafted by the Rockies. Recently, Russell took to Instagram to pay tribute to his late father. He shared a video story that captured a breathtaking sunset reflecting on a pool of water. As the evening sky painted a beautiful scene, Russell included a touching song in the background. The lyrics expressed his everlasting love for his father, “Here forever, dearest father, closest friend. Most beautiful,” calling him his dearest father and closest friend.

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Despite the devastating loss of his father, Russell finds a way to honor him after 13 years in a truly special and heartfelt manner one more time. It showcased the love and admiration he still holds for Late Harrison Wilson, even after all these years.

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A lasting Influence

Russell Wilson’s father had a chance to pursue a career in the NFL, but he opted for law school instead. Harrison instilled in his son the values of perspective, vision, and belief, and encouraged him to follow his dreams. He always challenged Russell with the question, “Son, why not you? Why don’t you play pro baseball? Why don’t you play pro football?” The idea of “Why not you?” stayed with Russell even after his father passed away, yet inspiring him to overcome doubts and obstacles.

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Harrison was more than just a lawyer, was also a talented athlete who excelled in both basketball and football at Dartmouth University, where he helped establish the first black fraternity chapter.

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