The incredible life and career of Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles who plans to become a pastor after the NFL

After one of the most intense Super Bowls of all time, Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has come out on top as Philadelphia's hero. Foles led the Eagles to victory at 41-33, after throwing for 373 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught a score, and was named MVP of the game.

After several years in the NFL with plenty of ups-and-downs, the 29-year-old quarterback is now perhaps one of the most talked about athletes in the sport.

But his epic comeback as an athlete isn't the only interesting thing about him.

Read on for a look at Foles' life, and how the Austin native came to be a hero for thousands of Eagles fans.

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