There is no question that John “Bull” Bramlett was a controversial figure in the history of football.

For every triumph that he accomplished over the course of his career, there were just as many failures. These photos tell the story of a life destined for destruction… blindsided by love. They tell the story of a man who discovered a life worth living — becoming the husband and father his family had never known; impacting people in a way he never imagined.

Here is a pictorial look at “Bull’s” transformation as a player and a person over the decades.

Football Highlights

Ministry Highlights

John’s Scrapbook

Through the Years

Retirement