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My mom lived by herself with two kids. Sacrifice was the name of the game at our house.

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Victor Cruz
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: November 11
American Football Player
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Paterson
New Jersey
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It may seem like I came out of the blue. But, my road was long, windy, full of hurdles, and even some dead ends. I lost family. I lost friends. I even lost my way. When I reached what felt like rock bottom, I realized I had a responsibility to everyone who believed in me and to kids, like me, who just needed a chance and something to believe in.
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Football was what I was good at, and it was what I loved.
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I don't recognize my former self. Like I'm on the outside looking in at my life. Who is that guy?
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I want to be a New York Giant for a very long time.
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It is funny what a year can do.
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It's a crazy feeling when people know who you are and respect your game. It's much appreciated.
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It's amazing, especially coming from the small city of Paterson, to have all of those people just being behind you and supporting your career and understanding where you come from.
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The most important thing is that I'm in a position to take care of my family and take care of my moms, man. I can take care of myself now and my mom is able to just worry about herself and do what she wants to do.
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