Sep 19, 2024
We talk to
Alphonse Dotson, a former NFL defensive tackle for the Oakland
Raiders, and owner of Dotson-Cervantes
Winery. He along with his wife Martha Cervantes went from the
sparkle of a dream to growing some of the most-prized grapes in
Texas, and creating the most exquisite wines.
We will
discuss how his life experiences have taught him determination and
the strength needed to accomplish his goals. From his beginnings on
the football field at Yates High School in Houston, Alphonse worked
hard to go on to play for the Grambling State University Tigers.
After making the All-American Team in 1964, Alphonse was highly
sought-after in the National Football League, signed on by the
Kansas City Chiefs, the Miami Dolphins, and eventually playing for
John Madden’s Oakland Raiders from 1967-1970. WARNING -
THERE IS SOME EXPLICIT LANGUAGE