While the media and sports world have talked about the events surrounding the death of Steve Mc Nair, it would be a fitting tribute for him and the sports world to concentrate on his life, humanitarian gesture, and career with the NFL.

Steve Mc Nair was born on Valentines Day 1973 and his career with the NFL took him to Houston [Houston Oilers] and to Tennessee [when the Oilers moved to Tennessee and became the Tennessee Titans. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens.

His career included 174 touchdowns, 119 interceptions, and 31,304 yards. He also had a QB Rating of 82.8 He attended Alcorn State before initiating his NFL Career. During his football career, he participated in Super Bowl XXXIV as well as being selected for the Pro Bowl three times in 2000, 2003, and 2005.

Mc Nair also part of the All Pro Selection of 2003, recipient of the 1994 Walter Payton Award, and was the most valued player for the NFL in the year 2003. He shared the Most Valued Player Award of the NFL with Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts.

Mc Nair was also famous off the field with his charitable work for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. He not only donated money, he went to action by loading boxes onto tractor trailers in the hope that they would reach those who were victims of that devastating hurricnane.

It is hoped that with this article, people will be able to concentrate on the personal life, achievements, and humanitarian gesture of this great American Football player without thinking about the tabloid mentality that is surrounding his death..