'The former Bills star explained he got his start in parks. "I wouldn't have become a Hall of Fame football player or even a football player if I didn't have those kind of (positive) people behind me," Reed, who grew up in Allentown, Pa., told the crowd. "Just to see this, I can see what this nation is all about. It's about coming together and doing the right thing. There are so many different things that are bad. This is something good that can turn into something great, so thanks for having me."'