MONROE, La. (KNOE) - We all love a great comeback. In this edition of What’s Your Story, hear the story of a 58-year-old comeback kid - a tale of faith, football and family.

Allen Wise’s touch has always left an impression on his wife Karla.

“It is strange I looked at my friend and said, I am going to marry him,” Karla says.

Their 35 year marriage has produced two children, two grandchildren and two medical emergencies in two years.

“Last person holding my hand taking me for MRI and the first person holding my hand when I got off that ventilator,” Allen says of Karla.

In July of 2023, the veteran coach’s game plan changed as he squared off against his toughest opponent.

“Tomorrow morning we have to take your right kidney out because you have stage three cancer - six weeks later you h

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