I am a sucker for the inspirational sports features that ESPN features on Sportscenter and E:60. Jenny always laughs at me because I get moist eyes while watching the segments on ESPN but not as much during tear jerker movies. I have to share this one about Adam Bender, an 8 year old from Kentucky, who excels in everything he tries while only having one leg. He wrestles and plays baseball, soccer, and football and would be one of the first selected in pick up games. Be prepared with a box of tissues if you can watch the 9 minute clip.
Here is the article about him by Jeremy Schaap.
3 comments:
Thanks a lot, Aaron...Jerk!
Did you see that one about the kid with cerebral palsy who ran cross country at his high school. It would take him twice as long as everyone else and he fall many, many times. His team would come back and finish with him after they were done. Tearing up thinking about that one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGeHXP24E0E&feature=related
Enjoy. Or cry your eyes out. Whatever.
Not quite the same, but an athlete I've always admired:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/magazine/specials/sportsman/2008/11/17/king.warner/index.html?eref=T1
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