Through my eyes

Tim Tebow

  • Birth

    Birth
    Tim Tebow was born on this day. Interestingly he was never supposed to be born. Doctors warned his mother to abort her pregnancy because her life and Tim's life were in danger. They decided to have the baby regardless and thus Tim Tebow is born.
  • Uncle Dick Dies

    Uncle Dick Dies
    Uncle Dick was very influential to Tim and he passed away when Tim was very young. Tim spent a lot of time with him. When Uncle Dick died he left a lot of money to charity which really had a strong influence in how Tim began caring for others that are less fortunate.
  • Tim puts on football pads

    Tim puts on football pads
    Tim Tebow is just about to be 8 years old and his parents allow him to join pee wee football in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Tim Makes his first missionary trip to the Phillipines

    Tim Makes his first missionary trip to the Phillipines
    Tim goes on his first missionary trip to the Phillipines, where he was born. He really loves spreading the word of God and helping those that are much less fortunate than him, not only in the US but all around the world.
  • Tim wins a High School State Championship

    Tim wins a High School State Championship
    Tim Tebow led his high school team to the 4A state championship at quarterback. He would eventually be named Florida High School player of the year.
  • Tebow commits to Florida

    Tebow commits to Florida
    On this day Tim still did not know if he would choose Alabama or Florida. Just before he made his decision live on ESPN he decided he would attend the University of Florida and play for the Gators.
  • US All American Bowl

    US All American Bowl
    Tim is selected as a high school all american and plays in the US army game. He uses this opportunity to help recruit players to the University of Florida.
  • Tim's Florida Debut

    Tim's Florida Debut
    Tim Tebow played in his first college football game. He didn't start but came in on a goal line play and ran for his first touchdown in his storied career.
  • The Infamous Jump Pass

    The Infamous Jump Pass
    Playing LSU Tim accounted for all 3 touchdowns the Gators scored, including one of the most memorable plays in his career, the jump pass.
  • The First National Championship

    The First National Championship
    The Florida Gators defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes in the National Championship game. Tim ran and threw a touchdown pass in the rout of OSU.
  • Another National Championship

    Another National Championship
    Tim Tebow leads Florida to its second national championship in three years. A patented Tebow jump pass seals the game and Tim wins the MVP.
  • Last game as a Gator

    Last game as a Gator
    Tim Tebow goes out with a bang in his senior season and wins the Sugar Bowl 51-24 against Cincinnati. He put up monster numbers and an MVP trophy.
  • Denver Bound

    Denver Bound
    Tim Tebow is selected in the first round of the NFL draft by the Denver Broncos. At pick 25 they traded up and took a chance.
  • Tim's first NFL touchdown

    Tim's first NFL touchdown
    Tim was placed in a special package for goal line situations and Tim scored his first NFL touchdown against the New York Jets.
  • Tim's first NFL start

    Tim's first NFL start
    Tim Tebow makes his first NFL start in the hostile environment of Oakland. He made NFL history as only the 3rd quarterback to ever throw a touchdown of 30 or more yards and run for a touchdown of 40 or more yards.
  • Tim makes his first home start in the NFL

    Tim makes his first home start in the NFL
    In week 16 of the NFL Tim Tebow made his first home start against the Houston Texans. Tim led his team to an improbable comback victory in the fourth quarter. A foreshadowing for what was to come the following year.