Keeler: This Regis Jesuit football alum survived Bill Belichick, Lawrence Tayor, NFL cuts. Now he’s battling cancer with the love of his life
- Posted on February 12, 2025
- By The Denver Post
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Keeler: This Regis Jesuit football alum survived Bill Belichick, Lawrence Tayor, NFL cuts. Now he’s battling cancer with the love of his life
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Cancer grabbed Jeff Tootle’s left leg with a wicked arm tackle. But it couldn’t bring the former New York Giants defender down. Not with LaDonna Lewis watching his wing.