Why Keith Fitzhugh turned down the NFL to become a train conductor

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Why Keith Fitzhugh turned down the NFL to become a train conductor

Growing up, Keith Fitzhugh, 36, aspired to play in the NFL and even had a chance to sign with the New York Jets as a free-agent safety. However, he gave up on that dream to work on the railroad, essentially choosing family over football. This singular act shot him into the media limelight and he...

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