Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has become a model of stability, security and super-sized plays.

But to achieve his many NFL honors and to earn the respect of teammates and fans, Witten had to overcome unbelievable odds as a neglected child to become a true champion on and off the field…

This story was published in the Fall 2011 print issue of Sports Spectrum magazine. Click HERE to read the remainder of our “From The Archives” story on Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten.