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Former Bills, Browns guard Joe DeLamielleure to raise awareness with HOF walk

June 18, 2013   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Often lost in the offseason stampede of NFL rumors, free agent signings and off-field player incidents is the numerous charitable contributions made by current and former players.
After experiencing 13 NFL seasons, former Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills guard Joe DeLamielleure is no stranger to sacrificing his body on the football field. However, in recent years, the Pro Football Hall of Famer has undertaken physical sacrifice in the name of deserving individuals who won't see themselves on Sunday night highlight reels.
Along with a pair of former Michigan State teammates, DeLamielleure once biked 2,000 miles to help raise money for "The City of Children" orphanage in Matamoros, Mexico. 
This year, DeLamielleure will embark on another impressive journey for a completely different, but equally noteworthy cause.
According to the Plain Dealer, the 62-year-old DeLamielleure plans to walk 213 miles from Buffalo, New York (where he began his pro football care...

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