Sep
23
Football Player with Downs Syndrome Scores Touch Down
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Matt Zeisel, a 15 year-old freshman with Downs Syndrome, plays for the St. Joseph Benton freshmen team in Kansas. With his team trailing 46-0 he got the call. It was third game of the season, with the cooperation of the rival Maryville High School coaches and players, Zeisel ran 60 yards down the sideline for his first touchdown.
Watch the video below. A great sports story and a true testament of good sportsmanship.