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Here are the Eagle Scouts playing in the NFL in 2016

September 16, 2016 15

A search of the National Football League’s 2016 active rosters — nearly 1,700 players in all — turns up a number of Eagle Scouts in the NFL.

Boys’ Life short story by Henry Winkler becoming next Here’s Hank novel

September 15, 2016 1

Henry Winkler announced on Twitter that he had so much fun writing the Boys’ Life exclusive “Robot on the Loose” that they’re making it their next novel.

David Blair, Eagle Scout and world record-holder, prepares for first Paralympics

September 14, 2016 4

David Blair, an Eagle Scout, is the world record-holder in the men’s discus throw in his classification and competes in the 2016 Paralympics this month.

After 9/11, Jay Leno channeled his Scouting past to know it was OK to be funny again

September 9, 2016 6

As troop “cheermaster,” it was Jay Leno’s job to tell jokes to keep spirits up. He knew it wasn’t the most important job, but it was something he could do.

John Lithgow caught the acting bug at Boy Scout summer camp

September 7, 2016 6

If it weren’t for Camp Birch near Springfield, Ohio, John Lithgow might not be the award-winning actor he is today. Yes, it all started with a camp skit.

North Carolina running back Elijah Hood is an Eagle Scout

August 31, 2016 6

Elijah Hood carries around his Eagle Scout card in his wallet — physical proof of the service, leadership and merit badges conquered along the way.

Casey Patterson: Beach volleyball Olympian, hairstyle icon, Eagle Scout

August 5, 2016 4

Casey Patterson, Eagle Scout Olympian, says Scouting taught him to work hard, help others, and live a life that balanced sports and Scouts.

Ben Gallaher, country singer and Eagle Scout, makes his mark in Nashville

July 27, 2016 0

Eagle Scout Ben Gallaher, who lives in Nashville, has a Sony Music recording contract and has opened for Neal McCoy, Big & Rich, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others.

Neil Armstrong’s success in space didn’t surprise his fellow Boy Scouts

July 20, 2016 2

A diligent student, dedicated Boy Scout and model employee, Neil Armstrong still made time for fun — as told in the March-April 1970 issue of Scouting.

Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden is an Eagle Scout

July 20, 2016 4

Brad Tilden, president and CEO of Alaska Airlines, is an Eagle Scout. In the viciously competitive airline industry, he proves nice guys can finish first.