Mother's Day 2017: Sports figures send video tributes to loved ones

Mother’s Day is just a few days away and the AJC asked some local sports figures to give their thoughts on the special ladies in their lives in advance of the big day.

Hear what Falcons coach Dan Quinn had to say about his 82-year-old mother: 'Man am I blessed .....':

Recently-drafted rookie Takkarist McKinley discusses the importance of his aunt and grandmother in his journey: 'That means everything to me ......':

Check back every day this week to see more video tributes, and see the entire playlist Sunday on Mother’s Day.

> Thursday: Harrison Heath and Julian Gressel of Atlanta United, Atlanta Dream star Layshia Clarendon.

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