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I Gave My Heart to Rod Carew

NFL player s family gives the gift of life to their son s hero

of his lifetime: Hall of Fame baseball player Rod Carew. Nearly 20 years later, Konrad — who grew up to play in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens — would become Carew’s hero. When the young football player suffered an aneurysm and passed away in December 2016, his family chose to . Little did they know that Konrad’s heart would wind up saving the life of the very man who had inspired him years earlier. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. Watch the incredible story of how these two lives became eternally entwined, and learn how you too can become a hero, with this powerful video from AARP and the American Heart Association. To mark American Heart Month, AARP produced this article in collaboration with the American Heart Association, along with more articles, videos and quizzes available at . To receive essential heart-health tips every day in February, download the or follow us on and . To stay up to date on the latest heart news all year long, check out the AHA's website, . AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS