Washington State Athletics
The following story regarding WSU Hall of Famer and 2022 NCAA Inspiration Award recipient Steven Gleason, came out in advance of the 2022 NCAA Honors Celebration, which will be streamed live Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 at 4 p.m. PT. Fans can watch a live stream of the event HERE.
Stephen M. Gleason abandoned hope decades ago.
The word doesn't even apply to his story, in his view.
A two-sport standout at Washington State who played seven seasons in the NFL, Gleason was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2011.