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Former NFL Lineman John Urschel Solves Decades-Old Math Problem
Original: The Former NFL Lineman Who Solved a Decades-Old Math Problem
John Urschel, a former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman who left the NFL to pursue mathematics at MIT, is credited with helping solve a decades-old math problem. The Wall Street Journal profiles his unusual path from professional football to advanced research, and readers are sharing the story widely as a striking example of an athlete thriving in academia.
Why now: The rare combination of an NFL career and a serious breakthrough in mathematics makes for a compelling human-interest story.
John UrschelBaltimore RavensMITWall Street Journal
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