How Clemson football legend Perry Tuttle turned one catch into a higher calling is out now! Clemson football legend Perry Tuttle is known for his catch in the 1982 Orange Bowl, which secured the Tigers’ first national championship. After a nine-year professional career, Tuttle found another career as the Charlotte Hornets chaplain. “Dell Curry reached out to me when the Hornets were the Bobcats and a pastor was scheduled to lead a chapel service. Well, he didn't show up. I drove down to the arena and told them my story,” said Tuttle. Tuttle’s advice for the athletes he mentors is simple. “NBA players are sometimes trying to stand on something that can't hold them. Basketball will let them down at some point. I tell them you’ve got to be standing on something solid, like a rock, which is Jesus,” said Tuttle. To read more about Perry’s story, follow the link below https://www.cedesports.org/cede-sports-spotlight #faith #christian #clemson #charlottehornets #mission #churches #chaplains #ministry #cedesports

Posted by Bryson Foster at 2026-03-02 15:16:51 UTC