A Chinese proverb states “The journey of one-thousand miles begins with one single step.” Former Southern Illinois Saluki football player Bill Story’s current thousand-mile journey is on artificial legs. Now, Bill hopes to walk one more time on the Saluki Stadium field. In this podcast episode, Bill shares how persistence, perseverance, and cool technology helped him walk again.

Guests:

Bill Story - Former Offensive Linesman for Southern Illinois University

Deac Story - Bill's son

Jerry Hardaway - Bill's former SIU teammate

Bob Thomure - Bill's former SIU teammate

Paulette Change - Bill's former classmate at SIU

Morgan White - Doctor of Physical Therapy at Gainesville Health and Rehab

Austin Williams - Physical Therapy Assistant at North Florida Hospital

Charles McNeil - Physical Therapy Assistant at North Florida Hospital