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Brothers In Arms was formed by, and operates under the leadership of three legendary Houston quarterbacks, Andre Ware, Warren Moon and Vince Young.  All three were raised by single moms that stressed the importance of education. The Brothers In Arms Foundation offers financial assistance and diversity scholarships to student athletes who like Andre, Vince and Warren, are also being raised in a single parent environment. 

WARREN MOON

2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame

QB - Houston Oilers

Warren Moon was the quarterback for the Houston Oilers from 1984-1993. Moon played professionally for 23 seasons, is a nine-time Pro-Bowler and was also named the 1990 NFL Most Valuable Player. In 2006, Moon was the first African-American quarterback inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Warren was raised by a single mother.

ANDRE WARE

1989 Heisman Trophy Winner

QB - University of Houston

Andre Ware won the 1989 Heisman Trophy while playing quarterback for the University of Houston. He is the first African-American quarterback to receive this honor.  He was a first-round draft pick for the Detroit Lions and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Andre currently is a color analyst for the Houston Texans and ESPN college football. 

Andre was raised by a single mother.

VINCE YOUNG

Madison High School

University of Texas & NFL Quarterback

Vince Young is one of the greatest Houston high school quarterbacks of all time.  He went to Madison High School in Houston. He is a National Champion and Heisman Trophy runner-up from the University of Texas.  He was a first round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

Vince was raised by a single mother.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Senior

  • Participate in a high school sport

  • Reside in a single-parent home environment

  • Represent diversity

  • Current grade point average of 3.0 or higher

  • Open to all majors

  • Demonstrate leadership abilities

  • Demonstrate a strong community service record

  • Demonstrate outstanding financial need

  • Legal resident residing in the Greater Houston Area

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