LaDainian Tomlinson HOF RB growing up on slave plantation & his biggest disappointment | The Pivot
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Published 2024-04-05
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Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson sat with Ryan, Channing and Fred to talk about his football career and personal life, transcending from his childhood to family values to his unique path to the NFL as well as shares some of his truths and misconceptions along the way.
There is a certain weight professional athletes carry when they make it to the pinnacle of their sport. As is the case with certain players, though, the pressures can lead to emotions they’ve never felt before. For LaDainian Tomlinson, growing up with just his mom in a place that held so much negative history was the burden he bore.
Tomlinson was a fifth overall pick, played in five Pro Bowls and still holds the NFL record for rushing and scrimmage yards in a season from his 2006 MVP campaign with the Chargers. He was on top of the world for a stretch of seasons and after finishing college as a Heisman finalist, had dominated at each level of the sport. LT gets into the truth behind why he kept his helmet on during the AFC Championship game that he was sidelined for and shares one of his most disappointing moments in life.
Growing up without a dad in the picture very much caught up to him, and left a hole in his life and a desire to get to know his dad more and have the opportunity to spend time with him, but when his dad passed in 2007, LaDainian felt like the chance was missed to get to know him and understand the man he really was. Through his faith and acceptance, he began a journey to learn about his ancestry, and soon found out that his relative’s home of Tomlinson Hill was a slave plantation his ancestors had worked on.
His career that he has described as “close but no cigar” had many iconic moments away from the game, and LT touches on his iconic Hall of Fame acceptance speech as well as his “A Football Life” feature.
With all of his jukes, hurdles and power moves throughout his career, LaDainian Tomlinson’s biggest pivots came away from the game. His championship moments will define his legacy, and his calls for unity represent both history and the future he is hoping to help build.
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All Comments (21)
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First of all how has The Pivot not hit 1 million subs yet. This is mind boggling. Also let’s appreciate how good the crew has become at interviewing people. Keep it up fellas.
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LT Facemask & Visor Combo Was 🔥
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San Diego Charger fan here. LT was the heart and soul of the city while he was here. Hero to many of us youngsters at the time. Bring our boys home.
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LT, Mike Vick, Djack. Literally the reasons I love football so much as a boy that never played it. Definition of electric right here
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This was long overdue. He was literally a perfect guest for this show 😂
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LT my favorite NFL player EVER. He was special in his prime man. Love this interview
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LT is one of the best RBs ever, but doesn’t he look like he can be Bubba Dub’s daddy😂😂😂
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The way Channing facial expression when he LT mentions Cam Cameron name lol😂😂😂😂😂😂
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I sure love watching this program. As a 70 year old white man I learn so much about a black persons perspective about so many different challenges not just the guest on the show but their family and ancestors. My only wish is if someone on the program is taking Gods name in vain, they would blip it out.
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LT is the reason I played football. He meant so much to all the kids growing up in San Diego. Awesome episode!
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At Age 6 my first NFL jersey was a powder blue LT jersey. LT is the reason I played football and even the RB position. He really set the standard for the position. He’s #1 in my book always. Bolt Tf Up ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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As a 35 year man born n raised in Texas LT wasn’t lying about playing sideline kill that’s a Texas thang frfr… brought back memories of our childhood
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LT is so humble bro
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AYE Alicia! Yall gotta start cutting in a highlight during some of these stories. Would have loved to see the clip while they were talking about the stiff arm 💪🏾
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Born and raised in the Crenshaw District and we called it “Sideline Pop” growing up. That ain’t just the country RC!
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LT seems to be a very well-rounded and kind human mane. Great interview from The Pivot as always 🔥
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I love how the podcast started and finished. Podcast of the year! 🎉🎉
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This combo Fred, Cam, and Ryan are a perfect combo. They play off each so well falling into their lanes. Ryan is the host that keeps the interview moving and brings in the deeply researched questions. Freddy fines the emotional core of the interviewee, and Cam keeps the vibes light which brings out great stories that are unique.
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LT and Marshall Faulk are the most dynamic duo threats RBs I’ve ever witness. It was a joy to watch their careers from college to the NFL. Salute🫡
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LT my fav player ever grew up a charger fan watching him at Qualcomm. Man I didn’t know just how blessed I was seeing him play live and how good we had it as Charger fans. Best back of 21st century and one of the greatest to ever do it
