I am a National Football League player of American Samoan heritage. Because of my status as a professional athlete, I have been blessed to play a role in educating players and fans about the culture and history of America's southernmost territory. Troy Polamalu americaamericanathlete share on social
I don't feel that I need a tattoo to represent myself as a Samoan or a Christian. Troy Polamalu christianfeelrepresent Change image and share on social
I try to be passionate about every aspect of my life, how I love my wife, how I serve my wife, how I serve God. In the same way, I try to be passionate about football. I try to serve my coaches with passion. I try to serve my teammates with passion. I try to serve God, through football, with passion. Troy Polamalu aspectcoachfootball share on social
Our sport is not made for anybody to be able to play it, especially at the NFL level, so there's obviously some risk that we all take knowingly. Troy Polamalu knowinglylevelmake Change image and share on social
My wife is Greek. I was a non-denomination Christian before we got married. Troy Polamalu christiandenominationgreek Change image and share on social
My joy in my life comes from my strength in my life and in my experience with God. That cannot be separated from football. It is all the same to me. It is one. I am one with it. Troy Polamalu experiencefootballgod Change image and share on social
I love Hawaii. I really enjoy surfing in Oahu, and Waianae is such a great area. And Maui - I like Maui a lot, too. Troy Polamalu areaenjoygreat Change image and share on social
I don't look at football as a violent, barbaric sport. It's a very spiritual sport, especially for someone facing the challenges during a game: the fear of failure, the fear of getting too big an ego, of making a mistake and everybody criticizing you. Troy Polamalu barbaricbigchallenge share on social
Orthodox chanting is non-emotional; it's very monotone. Troy Polamalu chantemotionalmonotone Change image and share on social
Whenever I do the sign of the cross, it always brings comfort in situations when you are faced with adversity and stress. Troy Polamalu adversitybringcomfort Change image and share on social