Your students may recognize Leland Melvin: his NASA photo, which he took with his two dogs, went viral in January 2015. A University of Richmond football hero and graduate, Leland, however, is much more than that—he is the only person in human history to have caught a pass in the NFL and walk in space.
From a hamstring injury that ended his NFL career to hearing loss during NASA training, Leland has had more than his share of obstacles to overcome, which makes his perseverance all the more remarkable and inspirational.
