Who was Ed Block?
Ed Block was a hero in many ways. Under General Patton in World War II, he earned a Purple Heart. As an athletic trainer, he was a master in his chosen field. As a person, he was compassionate and giving.
Ed was the Head Athletic Trainer of the Baltimore Colts from 1954-1977. In 1954, he was asked to join the team by famed head coach, Weeb Ewbank, and cared for the legendary players of the Colts’ glory years of the 50s, 60s and 70s. He was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Hall of Fame in 1974.
A Champion of the Courageous
While Ed will be remembered as one of the most educated athletic trainers of his day, some of his most significant contributions came in the tirelessly manner in which he gave of himself to help improve the lives of children. He stood for courage and championed the cause of those who displayed that characteristic. His work and philosophy continues today through the Foundation that bears his name. A great and compassionate humanitarian, he was always proud to be known simply as “Ed Block of the Baltimore Colts”.
By virtue of you coming here and reading this, you are among the compassionate of the world. No higher accolade can be given. Compassion is the soul of all religion. Compassion is the noble way of life, a great guide for the truly noble of heart.”
