UPDATE: Chuck Bednarik's Condition Improving at St. Luke's Hospital

Football Hall-of-Famer and Philadelphia Eagles legend Chuck Bednarik may be released from St. Luke's as early as this week, according to a recent report.

Bednarik was taken to the hospital for shortness of breath and dizziness. He played for the Eagles his entire career, from 1949 to 1962. According to Wikipedia, Bednarik was a first round, first draft pick for the Eagles. He was known as a "devastating tackler," benching the New York Giants' Frank Gifford for over 18 months following a ferocious hit during the 1960 season. Bednarik was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1967.

After football, Bednarik owned a construction business. He recently about the importance of faith in daily life.