Ep. 41: Interview with Shawn Gillen - Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered: Iowa Football Rewind

Brion and Nick interview former offensive lineman from 1989-1991, Shawn Gillen. He has an incredible story of battling football injuries, playing football in Germany, and two life-threatening health scares. You will glad you listened and watched this episode!

00:00 Regrets about hitting Melvin Foster

01:18 Introduction and Welcome

01:25 Growing Up in Illinois

01:43 High School Football Journey

02:03 Recruitment by Iowa

04:51 College Football Challenges

11:11 Injuries and Setbacks

21:23 Reflecting on College Experience

35:17 Life After College

36:40 Playing Football in Germany

39:32 Unexpected Journey to Germany

40:25 Playing Football in Germany

42:06 Adventures in Europe

43:08 Return to Iowa and Health Issues

55:37 Aplastic Anemia Diagnosis

57:08 Bone Marrow Transplant

01:03:42 Post-Transplant Reflections

01:09:58 Career in Local Government

01:15:36 Pursuing a PhD

01:17:12 Facing the Challenge of Calculus

01:18:20 Overcoming Academic Hurdles

01:19:09 Balancing Family and Academia

01:20:22 Career Journey and Relocation

01:22:42 Hurricane Irma: A City Manager's Ordeal

01:32:06 Health Crisis and Career Shift

01:36:40 Consulting and New Beginnings

01:39:36 Reflections and Future Plans

You can learn more about Shawn Gillen at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=2741

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

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