Colin Kaepernick may not be a well-known name on this side of the pond but in the US, he is most famous for his NFL stardom.
Kaepernick is also the man who started a peaceful demonstration five years ago that has spread across the globe: taking the knee to protest police brutality and racial injustice in America.
The ripple effect of this action was felt across the globe - a small gesture that meant a lot to many. Kaepernick later opted out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers and five years later, remains without a team.
Kaepernick has kept busy despite being shunned by some in his sport, writing books about criminal justice, and a book for children.
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