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Pats726 02-24-2006 12:18 PM

OT...But isn't ths what real sports is about???
 
http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/sports/ar...23160809990007
I know this is basketball..and high school BUT..what a story!!! The Greece Athena High school's basketball team's manager, a senior with autism is given a chance to play in the last game. The team was way ahead..and he scored 20 in the last 4 minutes..Is that what real heart is???? Just an incredible story!!

T-ShirtDynasty 02-24-2006 12:32 PM

Man thanks for the post. Whatta a great effin' story.

Boston Boxer 02-24-2006 12:39 PM

ya, i saw that on the news the other day...what a great story. This kid is a stud now in school

Murphys95 02-24-2006 01:03 PM

I guarantee someone's already bought the movie rights to this story.

Fanfrom1960 02-24-2006 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pats726
http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/sports/ar...23160809990007
I know this is basketball..and high school BUT..what a story!!! The Greece Athena High school's basketball team's manager, a senior with autism is given a chance to play in the last game. The team was way ahead..and he scored 20 in the last 4 minutes..Is that what real heart is???? Just an incredible story!!

That is amazing. There is an Autism center near one of my business locations and I see young people afflicted with caretakers walking by all the time. Some of them are severely disabled. Obviously, there are all levels of this affliction. More power to that youngster.

PatsChick87 02-24-2006 01:54 PM

That was great!!! Thanks for posting it!

gomezcat 02-24-2006 02:10 PM

It's an excellent story. I used to work as a social worker for adults with learning disabilities. It was frustrating work because of the ridiculous bureaucracy, lack of good, affordable care and places where people could go on to develop like this kid. It's made my day, I have to say.

Brady#12 02-24-2006 02:29 PM

great read and great story nice find.

Willie55 02-24-2006 02:50 PM

What a great story.

patsfaninpa 02-24-2006 04:25 PM

Story is going to be re-aired on CBS Evening News. AT 630P EST.
Mike Francesa has been talking about it all day on Mike and Dog
show. I can't wait to see it. Sounds very inspirational.


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