Most Amazing true story of strength and love I've ever known
Rick and Dick Hoyt: Team Hoyt (The best Dad in the world) The inspiring story of Rick and Dick Hoyt (Team Hoyt) below was originally published in Sports Illustrated. After reading this incredibly moving story of transformation between a father and his son, don't miss the four-minute video of this amazing love story below. May we all find inspiration both within and outside of ourselves every day to be the very best we can be. Strongest Dad in the World Rick Reilly for Sports Illustrated Eighty-five times he's pushed his disabled son, Rick, 26.2 miles in marathons. Eight times he's not only pushed him 26.2 miles in a wheelchair but also towed him 2.4 miles in a dinghy while swimming and pedaled him 112 miles in a seat on the handlebars -- all in the same day. Dick's also pulled him cross-country skiing, taken him on his back mountain climbing and once hauled him across the U.S. on a bike. Makes taking your son bowling look a little lame, right? And what has Rick done for...