112 million Americans will watch Mark Herzlich take the field tomorrow, a rookie linebacker and cancer survivor whose story has inspired Super Bowl fans across the country.

The New York Giant player delivered a powerful message of hope across the social media network, Twitter, as he arrived in Indianapolis with his teammates and coaches.

He reminded fans of his long journey from "cancer hell to football heaven", said one sports broadcaster.

"2 years ago I was told I might never walk again. Just WALKED off plane in Indy to play in The SuperBowl. TakeThat *** Cancer."

How did he beat the odds? Watch the video interview from the Boston Globe below…

(Also READ the story in the Boston Herald)