Hall Of Famer Bryant Young Tribute To His Lost Son, Colby Young Died From Cancer Age 15

Bryant Young, the former NFL athlete, delivered a heartfelt tribute to his late son, Colby Young, following his induction in the Hall of Fame. During the NFL Honors on Thursday night, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its class of 2022, with former 49ers defensive tackle Bryant Young rightfully and deservingly joining the ranks

Bryant Young, the former NFL athlete, delivered a heartfelt tribute to his late son, Colby Young, following his induction in the Hall of Fame.

During the NFL Honors on Thursday night, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its class of 2022, with former 49ers defensive tackle Bryant Young rightfully and deservingly joining the ranks of NFL legends.

Bryant retired from the sport in 2007 after a decorated career with the 49ers. He also has 774 tackles and six fumble recoveries under his belt. 

Bryant was nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the second time and was a finalist for the Class of 2020.

HOF Bryant Young Son: Colby Young Died From Cancer Age 15

Colby Young, the son of HOF Bryant Young, died at 15 years of age after a long and courageous battle with cancer on October 11, 2016.

Bryant quizzed his defensive linemen with a total of 15 questions relating to that week's opponent before every game. Although the participants were unaware, he had chosen the number as a tribute to his late son, Colby.

To Bryant Young, son who lost cancer battle was his superhero.

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— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 12, 2017

Young marveled at his son's fearlessness and will to relish life during his fight with cancer. A friend made a short documentary for the Youngs, which caught part of Colby's fight and living life to the fullest, including preparing steak and chicken stir-fry for the family.

What To Know About Bryant Young Son?

Colby Young, the son of Bryant Young, was an eighth-grader in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He was very passionate about football and cooking. He was a football cover corner who also played outside linebacker. Falcons coach Dan Quinn reminisces Colby wearing a No. 97 49ers jersey with the words "My Dad" on the back. 

Colby had complained of a headache one day when he returned home. When Colby awoke in severe agony on a Wednesday morning with little desire to eat, Young realized something was wrong.

A moment of silence for Bryant Young II, the son of former #49ers great Bryant Young. #TBvsSF pic.twitter.com/m2mzbsbwyU

— Rob Lowder (@Rob_Lowder) October 23, 2016

He had been looking forward to a middle school retreat the next day, which he had eagerly packed for the night before, but the discomfort had sapped his enthusiasm.

Young's wife, Kristin, took Colby to the pediatrician because he couldn't sit up at the dining room table. Colby had a CAT scan, which discovered the source of his painful episodes: a brain tumor.

Colby Young Illness Explained

Colby Young suffered from the illness of pediatric brain cancer, the growth of abnormal cells inside the brain.

In January 2015, Colby began chemotherapy at Duke University, and it took four months to complete.

When he relapsed, the Youngs found a clinical trial at the University of Florida Shands Hospital that involved immunotherapy, a method in which the body's immune system is used to combat cancer.

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Even while the family stayed hopeful throughout the many forms of treatment, it wasn't enough to help Colby recover. Kristin used her blog to chronicle her son's arduous journey, detailing how Colby's disease progressed and how the Christian family depended on God's will.

Colby Young Siblings: Does Bryant Young Have Other Kids?

Colby Young, the late son of Bryant Young, had five other siblings.

Bryant Young's three daughters and two sons had designed T-shirts with a Superman-themed logo and a giant "C" in the center to signify Colby and his courage.

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