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I take pride in my life-my wife, my family. I try my best not to have football define the person that I am.
Troy Polamalu
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Troy Polamalu
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: April 19
American Football Player
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Garden Grove
California
Troy Aumua Polamalu
Troy Benjamin Aumua
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I don't think I have a split personality. I believe the same person I am on the field is the same person I am at home - passionate about everything I do, whether it's reading a Bible or just hanging out with my wife.
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I've always been fascinated by the military, the discipline they have and the sacrifices they make to defend the country. It's something I've always been interested in.
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When I'm done playing football, I just might be the couch potato dad.
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