Ganigan, Seau each had the heart of a champion

By Dave Reardon

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 03, 2012

~~<p>It is coincidence they died on the same day. Both deaths were senseless and the result of violent acts. Both men leave behind many close loved ones as well as fans who marveled at and reveled in the successes of Andy Ganigan and Junior Seau.</p>
<p>Different people, from different places — Ganigan a Filipino from Waipahu, Seau a Samoan from San Diego. But they share the thread of inspiration through athletics. Both brought pride and hope to communities in need of success stories and role models.</p>
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It is coincidence they died on the same day. Both deaths were senseless and the result of violent acts. Both men leave behind many close loved ones as well as fans who marveled at and reveled in the successes of Andy Ganigan and Junior Seau.

Different people, from different places — Ganigan a Filipino from Waipahu, Seau a Samoan from San Diego. But they share the thread of inspiration through athletics. Both brought pride and hope to communities in need of success stories and role models. Login for more...