Phil Robertson's journey from humble beginnings to 'Duck Dynasty' empire

Phil Robertson, founder of Duck Commander and star of 'Duck Dynasty,' has died at 79. His legacy spans hunting, faith, and family, impacting many lives.

"I miss the times when life was simple. I came from humble, humble beginnings."

"I said, ‘Bradshaw, here’s the deal. You’re a big strong kid, you’ve got a strong arm and you want to play in the NFL and you want to play football," Robertson told the Ruston Daily Leader in 2021. "He said, ‘That’s right.’ I said, ‘I’m going after the ducks full time. I’d rather hunt ducks than have large violent men stomp me in the dirt . . . You go for it and I’ll see you later.’"

In 2020, Robertson was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame as an outdoorsman, the newspaper reported.