8 Year-Old With Down Syndrome Scores An Amazing Touchdown

October 17, 2014

The coach of Rhinelander High School's JV Football team in Wisconsin made an 8 year-old's dream come true with a very special play designed just for him.

boy with down syndrome scores TD
TwentyTwoWords.com

Gabe, an 8 year-old with Down Syndrome, is the teams biggest fan. For the final game of the season, Coach Mark Apfel handed Gabe a jersey and set up a special "5th quarter" after the end of regulation.

"As Rhinelander walked back onto the field, the Mosinee players couldn't figure out what was going on. Then they noticed the 8-year-old boy on the field in a helmet and pads, and their coach told them, 'Run the kickoff and don't tackle him!'"

The opposing team played along and pretended to tackle Gabe as he ran down the field for a touchdown. It was a beautiful display of sportsmanship.

(H/T) Twenty Two Words


feel good videoDogs Are Forced To Wear The Things They Steal — And It’s Hilarious

feel good storiesA Man Ruined A Beautiful Snowman Display — What Happened Next Was Perfect

feel good storiesJonathan And Nancy Fell In Love In Real Life — And So Did Their Stunt Doubles

feel good storiesCat Owner Begs Internet For Advice On How To Get Her Cat To Stop Playing Piano

feel good storiesThis Restaurant's Dog Menu Is Almost As Fancy As The Human Menu

feel good storiesThe Father Who Never Left His Son Behind

feel good videoDogs Are Forced To Wear The Things They Steal — And It’s Hilarious

feel good videoTwo Humpback Whales Fall In Love With A Dog In Incredible Video

feel good video20 Years Later, Watch What Happens When This Couple’s Wedding Song Plays

feel good videoVermont Trooper Jumps Into Frozen Pond To Save Child Trapped Under Ice

feel good videoCat Proves They Don’t Just Hunt On Land — They Can Fish Too